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See also NCDXF_Beacons

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Beacons - Power vs Signal Strength

K2er,
If you haven't gotten around to it: for a good demonstration of power
vs. signal strength and the capabilities of the K2, tune in on the DX
beacons. For location, frequency and schedule, look in on ncdxf.org. Set
your watch to the second on WWV or CHU (7.335). Reading exact time is a
good simple way to positively identify the beacons.  When a beacons is
coming in well, one watt sounds almost as strong as 100. Venezuela has
generally been the powerhouse here in southern New England. This evening
Finland and Israel came in pretty well on 20m. (14.100).
Having been away from ham radio for 35 years, and having had modest
equipment back then, I had to experience what sensitivity, selectivity,
stability and tunability meant. I didn't realize how easy it was going
to be to find the beacons. The K2 do it. It's fun and informative, and
might be a good demonstration to a friend or  family member  to show how
cool you, your K2 and ham radio are.
73, Ed, ke1lv

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Date: Fri, 24 May 2002 16:21:28 -0700
From: "bob baxter" <rbaxter at cybertrails.com>
To: "QRP-L" <qrp-l at Lehigh.EDU>
Subject: [127292] Beacons

For anyone interested in checking beacons, look at Beacon Clock freeware
at
http://www.huntting.com/beaconclock/

Bob Baxter AA7EQ
Bisbee, Az.

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