Homebrewed CW 10 Meter Beacon AK2F/WN2A/B

• Frequency: 28.2082 MHz
  
• Mode: CW (Morse)
  
• Power: ~2.8 watts
  
• Transmitter Type: MOSFET IRF510 (similar to MOuSeFET's)
  
• Frequency Control : XTAL Oven-Controlled for indoor or outdoor use.
  
• Antenna: A-99 Vertical. Good RF Pattern.
  
• Original Controller: PROM with Program by AK2F
  Current Controller: Microchip PIC16F628.
  
• ~12 WPM
• Elevation: 1060ft A.S.L.. QTH FN20ou
• Keying circuit improved to eliminate key clicks---October 2002
  
• This beacon has been in service since April 1997. Useful for propagation conditions, checking out your receiver sensitivity ,and to verify if your beam is doing its job. All reports gratefully accepted!! 
• The beacon is 100% Homebrew.
• If you don't hear the beacon (and you normally do), I might be QRV on 10 Meters!
• New Security Dog. On duty (see photo)
  
    Reports: via e-mail   
  
    November 2024:

A Look Inside:

Beacon Packaging and in Operation:

Beacon Security Dog at Beacon QTH