[Lf] [Fwd: [Lowfer] Update on XMGR]

[Andre' Kesteloot]

Impressive stuff
Andre'
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les at highnoonfilm.com wrote:

> Complete details on the XMGR update have been posted on our website:
>
> http://www.highnoonfilm.com/xmgr
>
> In summary, I've completed the construction of the new antenna. It is a
> "flattop" vertical very
> similar to the type used by NDB beacons. The vertical section is up to 40
> feet and the tophat
> runs 70 feet in the horizontal direction.
>
> The transmitter and loading coil are mounted in a weatherproof enclosure
> mounted above
> an 80 foot radius elevated counterpoise ground system. I am installing a
> total of 32 radials,
> most of which will be terminated on the chain link fence that surrounds the
> backyard. This
> fence is grounded and bonded to several 10 foot copper rods at various
> points.
>
> The beacon has also moved to 186.404 Khz. Unless there is a good reason to
> move,
> we'll stay at this frequency for the coming season. (This is the "old"
> frequency for the
> beacon when it was on the air ten years ago)
>
> We have also posted a listing of lowfers in the Central and Eastern US. We
> are starting to
> list "indicators" of NDB beacons that are nearby these lowfer beacons to
> check propagation.
> For instance, NDB beacon "BEQ" is a 25 watt beacon on 368Khz, located 4
> miles from my
> QTH. If you can't hear this 25 watt beacon on any given night, my 1 watt
> signal is not likely to
> make the trip (at least not on CW)
>
> The next phase involves hooking it up the LF analyzer and getting some hard
> data on the antenna.
> After that we'll be installing the new CW/BPSK transmitter. Whew!
>
> Please do send in your own "indicator" information so that I can post that
> to the listing. Also, we
> need video tapes and/or photographs for the documentary. Bill "TEXAS" shot
> over 30 minutes
> of footage of his set-up that promises to be incredible! Can't wait to see
> more from the
> rest of you!
>
> Les Rayburn, N1LF (XMGR)
> 4919 Cox Cove
> Helena, AL 35080
>
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