25-06-2018, 08:59 PM
My view is it would be great if we could have our beacons running WSPR. With the number of VHF/UHF beacons in VK they could all easily fit into a 200Hz slot in our VHF/UHF band allocations. Big advantage is you only have to listen to one frequency and WSPR will decode signals lower in level than you can hear CW signals and you can still send a CW ID at end of each WSPR TX block. Only downside I can see is there may be heating problems with the 2min TX block but I guess you could have them TX every other 2min block. The other thing that can be an issue is frequency stability and timing but with GPS locking available these days I think these issues can be overcome.
I agree with Leigh and think the JT4D is probably a waste of time and straight carrier & CW ID is more value.
Anyway great to hear the Barossa beacons progressing and look forward to the reactivation of the 6m one along with future 70cm & 23cm beacons. Thanks for the efforts Peter (VK5PJ), well done.
73's Brian
VK5BC
I agree with Leigh and think the JT4D is probably a waste of time and straight carrier & CW ID is more value.
Anyway great to hear the Barossa beacons progressing and look forward to the reactivation of the 6m one along with future 70cm & 23cm beacons. Thanks for the efforts Peter (VK5PJ), well done.
73's Brian
VK5BC