From ve3ot.mp at gmail.com  Thu Aug  6 10:52:15 2015
From: ve3ot.mp at gmail.com (Mitch Powell)
Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2015 10:52:15 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] M P BEACON 137780.5 art
Message-ID: <CAL-Prc2=e57w=4D_3apUPcGZ2yJmSr6qkpuUfjzUh0PWmRmoXQ@mail.gmail.com>

Good day all:
Major tree trimming here requires shutting down for a period. The ends of
the 340 ft loop must
be dropped ( unless they have grown into the branches ).
M P will be off the air for a period - I will notify when back on air.
73 and thanks for reports

Mitch  VE3OT

From ve3ot.mp at gmail.com  Thu Aug  6 10:53:57 2015
From: ve3ot.mp at gmail.com (Mitch Powell)
Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2015 10:53:57 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] MP QRT
Message-ID: <CAL-Prc31-=5MpqG497m3ViRjzpMtvF5BALiL9Q16V_y6dygdtw@mail.gmail.com>

Correction to art - should have been QRT
M P

From k3siw at sbcglobal.net  Fri Aug  7 07:09:22 2015
From: k3siw at sbcglobal.net (Garry)
Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2015 06:09:22 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] E-Loran
Message-ID: <55C491E2.6060804@sbcglobal.net>

Been looking for 100 kHz signals for the Spectrum Lab Loran preset to no 
avail until last night, and the signal is still there as this email is 
composed. The 64-trace average builds up steadily using the Great 
Lakes/Dana GFI of 8970.
-- 
Garry, K3SIW, EN52ta, Elgin, IL
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From k3siw at sbcglobal.net  Fri Aug  7 07:13:07 2015
From: k3siw at sbcglobal.net (Garry)
Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2015 06:13:07 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] E-Loran
Message-ID: <55C492C3.20900@sbcglobal.net>

Here's a capture just made (1100Z).
-- 
Garry, K3SIW, EN52ta, Elgin, IL
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From weazle at hurontel.on.ca  Sun Aug  9 08:46:20 2015
From: weazle at hurontel.on.ca (John Bruce McCreath)
Date: Sun, 9 Aug 2015 08:46:20 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] Overnight WSPR-2
Message-ID: <DF7370DD-0BA6-4D94-9777-610F32BD76DC@hurontel.on.ca>

Late last evening I tried to log on to the various WSPR sites, but wasn't able to.
I see that they are working this morning for me.  I tried an experiment to see if
a single-turn active loop antenna would get me any decodes.  It did, with the
following displayed:  XIQ, XJM, XGP and XND.  No T/A though, despite the
activity day action.

73, J.B., VE3EAR

LowFER Beacon "EAR"
188.830 kHz. QRSS30
EN93dr






From ve3ot.mp at gmail.com  Sun Aug  9 11:29:16 2015
From: ve3ot.mp at gmail.com (Mitch Powell)
Date: Sun, 9 Aug 2015 11:29:16 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] M P 137780.5 off the air
Message-ID: <CAL-Prc3Pd8tj=Yt5BBPfEOga5FN+pTCAnytGN7AH9hGNUHY6ZA@mail.gmail.com>

Good day all:  Sent this originally on August 6th but have not seen it
posted.  This is a repeat.

Major tree trimming here requires shutting down for a period. The ends of
the 340 ft loop must
be dropped ( unless they have grown into the branches ).
M P will be off the air for a period - I will notify when back on air.
73 and thanks for reports

Mitch  VE3OT

From kd7jyk at earthlink.net  Wed Aug 12 01:53:18 2015
From: kd7jyk at earthlink.net (KD7JYK DM09)
Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2015 22:53:18 -0700
Subject: [Lowfer] ELF
References: <55A95C2D.8050306@charter.net>
Message-ID: <86083EA659B642F08B11977CE7C51BD0@mainframe>

>From another list:

http://www.navy-radio.com/commsta-elf.htm

Kurt

From cls at employees.org  Wed Aug 12 02:14:13 2015
From: cls at employees.org (Cliff Sojourner)
Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2015 23:14:13 -0700
Subject: [Lowfer] (no subject)
Message-ID: <75BF9A68-2051-4143-B3CC-306EE61D5501@employees.org>

Hi folks, this seems too good to not pass along. Hope it's ok to post a for sale here. If not please hit your delete key, no harm no foul. Found on test equipment traders list. Wish i had the $$. Please contact Gedas directly. Cliff K6CLS

> Gedas, W8BYA. Gallery at http://w8bya.com


> ... Not Test Equipment per se for most people (unless you were in my line of work as a CTP-II).....CEI 356 S/N-3 WJ Watkins Johnson, Very Rare, Collector Grade VLF Receiver.

For sale is this very rare, collector grade surveillance receiver from the cold-war era. Based on comments from an expert and well known WJ collector, there may have only been 4 of this model ever created back in 1967. This is S/N-3 and it is in very clean condition with absolutely no signs of any dust or dirt. I have verified it's electrical condition by performing some basic audible sensitivity tests and the receiver is still very sensitive and could easily hear my signal generators test signals at levels from -123 dBm to as low as -138 dBm depending on B.W. and tuned frequency.

The receiver has AM and FM modes, USB, LSB and a variable BFO. FM output and level control are on the back. This receiver covers from 1 kHz to 900 kHz and has 1 kHz, 6 kHz, 20 kHz, and 50 kHz I.F. bandwidths. It also features an antenna switch on the back where an antenna with a 50 ohm or 1000 ohm impedance can be selected. My tests were conducted using the 50 ohm position and a HP-3325 signal generator with 0-80 dB step attenuator.

The receiver still has it's last calibration sticker (from the late 80's) as well as two tamper indicators on the back which are both 100% in-tact indicating that it has not been opened up since it's last calibration. During testing I did notice a 120 Hz hum which is common for vintage receivers that need the power supply filter caps replaced (they dry up over the years). Every knob and function switch functioned well during my testing and without any issues. If I were to retain this receiver I would suggest spraying each of the pots, controls, and switches with a product like DeOxit to ensure no scratchiness. The front face is in very nice and clean condition with all lettering 100% perfect. The face does have some minor scuff marks here and there, most of them you have to look for. The top cover has a couple stains which I will try to remove with a damp rag and Windex and there is a scratch mark along the top cover running from left-to-right but it is not very serious. This
receiver was used in a lab environment and for this reason it was well looked after and will show signs of careful use. Will come with hard to find AC power cable and more pictures available. $1400.

http://w8bya.com/var/albums/Misc/HAM-1/CEI-356-Front-3.jpg?m=1435776352

http://w8bya.com/var/albums/Misc/HAM-1/CEI-356-Back-1.jpg?m=1435776350

http://w8bya.com/var/albums/Misc/HAM-1/CEI-356-Front-Label.jpg?m=1435776350


-- 
Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity.

From ve3ot.mp at gmail.com  Sat Aug 15 11:26:01 2015
From: ve3ot.mp at gmail.com (Mitch Powell)
Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2015 11:26:01 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] MP 137780.5 back on air
Message-ID: <CAL-Prc3xyH4bfY-5_PdOX5yS67Tao4wy7=CWPCio9bJUUjX6TQ@mail.gmail.com>

Greetings:
Back on the air after a week of tree-trimming.   Loss of a large number of
branches and several mature trees around the property resulted in ZERO
change in tuning / antenna line current ( remains at 18.5 amps ).
Remarkable stability of the "Ashlock type" loop.
Will remain on now - storms don't seem to have been a problem - so unless
unusually severe M P 137780.5 will be on 24 / 7.

73
Mitch VE3OT   EN92ix

From jrusgrove at comcast.net  Sat Aug 15 12:46:37 2015
From: jrusgrove at comcast.net (jrusgrove at comcast.net)
Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2015 12:46:37 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] MP 137780.5 back on air
References: <CAL-Prc3xyH4bfY-5_PdOX5yS67Tao4wy7=CWPCio9bJUUjX6TQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <002301d0d779$f424c710$6401a8c0@JAYDELL>

http://www.w1vd.com/grabber.html

Jay W1VD  WD2XNS  WE2XGR/2


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mitch Powell" <ve3ot.mp at gmail.com>
To: "Discussion of the Lowfer (US, European,& UK) and MedFer bands" <lowfer at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2015 11:26 AM
Subject: [Lowfer] MP 137780.5 back on air


> Greetings:
> Back on the air after a week of tree-trimming.   Loss of a large number of
> branches and several mature trees around the property resulted in ZERO
> change in tuning / antenna line current ( remains at 18.5 amps ).
> Remarkable stability of the "Ashlock type" loop.
> Will remain on now - storms don't seem to have been a problem - so unless
> unusually severe M P 137780.5 will be on 24 / 7.
> 
> 73
> Mitch VE3OT   EN92ix
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From w1tag at charter.net  Sat Aug 15 14:01:43 2015
From: w1tag at charter.net (John Andrews)
Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2015 18:01:43 +0000
Subject: [Lowfer] MP 137780.5 back on air
In-Reply-To: <CAL-Prc3xyH4bfY-5_PdOX5yS67Tao4wy7=CWPCio9bJUUjX6TQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL-Prc3xyH4bfY-5_PdOX5yS67Tao4wy7=CWPCio9bJUUjX6TQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <55CF7E87.1050706@charter.net>

Trying it again with a smaller file...

Mitch,

Was watching the local noise levels this morning, and caught your 
startup just after 1515Z.

And it never pays to brag about the stability of one's antenna system, 
as the dummy load is the ultimate in that category. You and I get to 
warm up these loop antennas with the side benefit of some radiation!

John, W1TAG/1
Raymond, ME
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From ve3ot.mp at gmail.com  Sat Aug 15 16:07:20 2015
From: ve3ot.mp at gmail.com (Mitch Powell)
Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2015 16:07:20 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] MP 137780.5 back on air
In-Reply-To: <55CF7E87.1050706@charter.net>
References: <CAL-Prc3xyH4bfY-5_PdOX5yS67Tao4wy7=CWPCio9bJUUjX6TQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<55CF7E87.1050706@charter.net>
Message-ID: <CAL-Prc10AvtGbX-RaQ_Zz0mD2HLumoePz4iuqmaYBD91BvSvQg@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks to all for the very quick response...... frequency check from Jay
particularly. Nice clean background from John - but what do we expect from
the noise level in the cool Maine woods ?  Had to read your comment about
the dummy load twice before it kicked in.... I have experience, as we
probably all do, of working with a 60W, 100W or whatever dummy load - and
not realizing it until the contact had been made.
Usually local - but sometimes DX.
Thanks agn

73
Mitch

Steve: Sounds like a goal for the Fall/Winter season. Going to use one of
your new TRF receivers ?
Mitch

On Sat, Aug 15, 2015 at 2:01 PM, John Andrews <w1tag at charter.net> wrote:

> Trying it again with a smaller file...
>
> Mitch,
>
> Was watching the local noise levels this morning, and caught your startup
> just after 1515Z.
>
> And it never pays to brag about the stability of one's antenna system, as
> the dummy load is the ultimate in that category. You and I get to warm up
> these loop antennas with the side benefit of some radiation!
>
> John, W1TAG/1
> Raymond, ME
>
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From n8tl at woh.rr.com  Sun Aug 16 09:13:48 2015
From: n8tl at woh.rr.com (n8tl)
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2015 13:13:48 +0000
Subject: [Lowfer] 630M WSPR 16Aug15
Message-ID: <55D08C8C.9090000@woh.rr.com>

WSPR Sighting (s) last night are on my drop box: 
https://www.dropbox.com/s/duat5zhbink398m/630M%20WSPR%20-%2015-08-16.png?dl=0

73, Tom N8TL

From k3siw at sbcglobal.net  Sun Aug 16 15:15:43 2015
From: k3siw at sbcglobal.net (Garry Hess)
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2015 14:15:43 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] MP 137780.5 back on air
Message-ID: <55D0E15F.4090204@sbcglobal.net>

Mitch, been out of town but checked this hot afternoon and MP is coming 
in very well.
-- 
73, Garry, K3SIW, EN52ta, Elgin, IL
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From listread at lwca.org  Sun Aug 16 16:40:59 2015
From: listread at lwca.org (JD)
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2015 15:40:59 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] MP 137780.5 back on air
References: <55D0E15F.4090204@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <350D2B10679B43188E8330224E28EF30@HPNOTEBOOK>

Wow, good signal from MP, Garry.  I had it for a little while this afternoon 
through a lot of QRN, but when the static level rose another S-unit, that 
brought it to an end.  Will cart everything out to the field and check again 
this evening after the heat diminishes. 

From k3siw at sbcglobal.net  Sun Aug 16 16:48:48 2015
From: k3siw at sbcglobal.net (Garry Hess)
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2015 15:48:48 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] Lowfer EAR
Message-ID: <55D0F730.9050009@sbcglobal.net>

Since MP was coming in so well, tuned to 188.830 kHz for EAR and, as 
expected, it's doing fine too.

JD, impressive for you to see anything of MP in the daytime given how 
active the lightning map currently is. Too bad it's not situated right 
for me to work the Buck Hill group in Minnesota on 10 GHz. This is the 
first weekend of the 10 GHz and Above contest.
-- 
73, Garry, K3SIW, EN52ta, Elgin, IL
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From weazle at hurontel.on.ca  Sun Aug 16 16:59:39 2015
From: weazle at hurontel.on.ca (John Bruce McCreath)
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2015 16:59:39 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] Lowfer EAR
In-Reply-To: <55D0F730.9050009@sbcglobal.net>
References: <55D0F730.9050009@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <E7C0940A-EA4B-4347-A25E-803220BD378E@hurontel.on.ca>

Thanks for the report and Argo snip, Garry.  Several days ago I checked on things at the helix house
and found a lot of grass/weeds growing around it.  I did some serious pruning and your report is the
reward for my efforts.....thanks again! 

73, J.B., VE3EAR

LowFER Beacon "EAR"
188.830 kHz. QRSS30
EN93dr






From ve3ot.mp at gmail.com  Sun Aug 16 18:07:37 2015
From: ve3ot.mp at gmail.com (Mitch Powell)
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2015 18:07:37 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] MP 137780.5 back on air
In-Reply-To: <55D0E15F.4090204@sbcglobal.net>
References: <55D0E15F.4090204@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <CAL-Prc1JbrUFeam2T6+36WUbKh4Yo0CRXKXVyfuHfiOgXeGZjw@mail.gmail.com>

Love those dogbanes Garry ! Very hot here 93F....like an oven outside.
Also cleaned up the 13555.400 Hifer MP QRSS3 - maybe it's getting out a bit
better John.
Mitch

On Sun, Aug 16, 2015 at 3:15 PM, Garry Hess <k3siw at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Mitch, been out of town but checked this hot afternoon and MP is coming in
> very well.
> --
> 73, Garry, K3SIW, EN52ta, Elgin, IL
>
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From jrusgrove at comcast.net  Sun Aug 16 18:51:48 2015
From: jrusgrove at comcast.net (jrusgrove at comcast.net)
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2015 18:51:48 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] MP 137780.5 back on air
Message-ID: <001401d0d876$22af78d0$6401a8c0@JAYDELL>

 http://www.w1vd.com/grabber.html ... receiving on the just repaired e probe ...
 
 Jay W1VD  WD2XNS  WE2XGR/2


From jrusgrove at comcast.net  Sun Aug 16 19:09:30 2015
From: jrusgrove at comcast.net (jrusgrove at comcast.net)
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2015 19:09:30 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] MP 137780.5 back on air
References: <001401d0d876$22af78d0$6401a8c0@JAYDELL>
Message-ID: <001b01d0d878$9b77a8d0$6401a8c0@JAYDELL>

Mitch

Good cal as usual ... 136780.458 (RX and sound card GPS disciplined).

Jay W1VD  WD2XNS  WE2XGR/2



From VE7SL at shaw.ca  Sun Aug 16 19:12:09 2015
From: VE7SL at shaw.ca (Steve)
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2015 16:12:09 -0700
Subject: [Lowfer] MP 137780.5 back on air
In-Reply-To: <CAL-Prc1JbrUFeam2T6+36WUbKh4Yo0CRXKXVyfuHfiOgXeGZjw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <55D0E15F.4090204@sbcglobal.net>
	<CAL-Prc1JbrUFeam2T6+36WUbKh4Yo0CRXKXVyfuHfiOgXeGZjw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <B601E474094242D0A7614368CAE762F8@StevePC>

Mitch - have you considered building for 630m? I would love to work you on
that band and I'm sure we could do it in the winter on normal CW. I've had
CW crossband QSO's with Texas and W3 and VE3 is even closer. So far there
are no VE3's on 630 ...just Joe back east and 5 of us out west here.

Steve / 73


WEB - "The VE7SL Radio Notebook":  http://members.shaw.ca/ve7sl

VE7SL BLOG - "Homebrewing and Operating Adventures From 2200m to Nanowaves": 
http://ve7sl.blogspot.ca/ 


From n8tl at woh.rr.com  Sun Aug 16 19:12:20 2015
From: n8tl at woh.rr.com (n8tl)
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2015 23:12:20 +0000
Subject: [Lowfer] MP 137780.5 back on air
In-Reply-To: <001401d0d876$22af78d0$6401a8c0@JAYDELL>
References: <001401d0d876$22af78d0$6401a8c0@JAYDELL>
Message-ID: <55D118D4.4050601@woh.rr.com>

Jay:

What went bad in the E-Probe???  I've updated my system with a solar 
battery charger.

Tom N8TL


On 15-08-16 10:51 PM, jrusgrove at comcast.net wrote:
> http://www.w1vd.com/grabber.html ... receiving on the just repaired e 
> probe ...
>
> Jay W1VD  WD2XNS  WE2XGR/2
>
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From k2ors at verizon.net  Sun Aug 16 19:41:48 2015
From: k2ors at verizon.net (Warren K2ORS)
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2015 19:41:48 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] WH2XIL (was Re:  MP 137780.5 back on air )
In-Reply-To: <001b01d0d878$9b77a8d0$6401a8c0@JAYDELL>
References: <001401d0d876$22af78d0$6401a8c0@JAYDELL>
	<001b01d0d878$9b77a8d0$6401a8c0@JAYDELL>
Message-ID: <55D11FBC.8070806@verizon.net>

Jay,

     Could you take a freq reading on WH2XIL? Should be 137.7798

Tnx!

Warren



On 8/16/2015 7:09 PM, jrusgrove at comcast.net wrote:
> Mitch
>
> Good cal as usual ... 136780.458 (RX and sound card GPS disciplined).
>
> Jay W1VD  WD2XNS  WE2XGR/2
>
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From jrusgrove at comcast.net  Sun Aug 16 20:27:02 2015
From: jrusgrove at comcast.net (jrusgrove at comcast.net)
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2015 20:27:02 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] WH2XIL (was Re:  MP 137780.5 back on air )
References: <001401d0d876$22af78d0$6401a8c0@JAYDELL>
	<001b01d0d878$9b77a8d0$6401a8c0@JAYDELL>
	<55D11FBC.8070806@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <002801d0d883$709cbd20$6401a8c0@JAYDELL>

Warren

Measured it as 137.7798 ... +/- several microhertz

Jay


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Warren K2ORS" <k2ors at verizon.net>
To: "Discussion of the Lowfer (US, European, & UK) and MedFer bands" <lowfer at mailman.qth.net>; 
"JRusgrove at comcast.net" <jrusgrove at comcast.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2015 7:41 PM
Subject: WH2XIL (was Re: [Lowfer] MP 137780.5 back on air )


> Jay,
>
>     Could you take a freq reading on WH2XIL? Should be 137.7798
>
> Tnx!
>
> Warren
>
>
>
> On 8/16/2015 7:09 PM, jrusgrove at comcast.net wrote:
>> Mitch
>>
>> Good cal as usual ... 136780.458 (RX and sound card GPS disciplined).
>>
>> Jay W1VD  WD2XNS  WE2XGR/2
>>
>>
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From listread at lwca.org  Sun Aug 16 20:40:55 2015
From: listread at lwca.org (JD)
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2015 19:40:55 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] WH2XIL (was Re:  MP 137780.5 back on air )
References: <001401d0d876$22af78d0$6401a8c0@JAYDELL><001b01d0d878$9b77a8d0$6401a8c0@JAYDELL><55D11FBC.8070806@verizon.net>
	<002801d0d883$709cbd20$6401a8c0@JAYDELL>
Message-ID: <22EBD855CBAE4356B39383520C8967A0@HPNOTEBOOK>

Will take a look for both MP and XIL in a few minutes.  Storms are still 
pretty active to the north and the south, so I don't know what the odds are 
of seeing anything this early, but one never knows.... 

From k3siw at sbcglobal.net  Sun Aug 16 21:32:27 2015
From: k3siw at sbcglobal.net (Garry Hess)
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2015 20:32:27 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] WH2XIL
Message-ID: <55D139AB.1070606@sbcglobal.net>

Nice to see activity on 136 kHz tonight.
-- 
73, Garry, K3SIW, EN52ta, Elgin, IL
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From k2ors at verizon.net  Sun Aug 16 21:41:33 2015
From: k2ors at verizon.net (Warren K2ORS)
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2015 21:41:33 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] WH2XIL
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Garry,

     Thanks for the nice capture!

73 Warren



8/16/2015 9:32 PM, Garry Hess wrote:
> Nice to see activity on 136 kHz tonight.
>
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From n8tl at woh.rr.com  Sun Aug 16 21:56:24 2015
From: n8tl at woh.rr.com (n8tl)
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 01:56:24 +0000
Subject: [Lowfer] 630M WSPR
Message-ID: <55D13F48.9070707@woh.rr.com>

Some spots shown below:

0150  -18   0.0    0.475723    0   WG2XKA        FN33     30
0152  -13  -0.9    0.475710    0   WG2XXM        EM15     37
0154  -22  -1.7    0.475614    0   WG2XIQ        EM12     37
0154  -18  -0.9    0.475655    0   WH2XXC        FM18     27

Tom N8TL

From listread at lwca.org  Sun Aug 16 22:37:29 2015
From: listread at lwca.org (JD)
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2015 21:37:29 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] 630M WSPR
References: <55D13F48.9070707@woh.rr.com>
Message-ID: <45CFEFE5FC204680A0BE68F45AB0671E@HPNOTEBOOK>

I was having no luck tonight with MP or XIL through the S9+10 static, but 
630 m was a little better.  Copied XXM like gangbusters, as usual, and XIQ. 
I could see faint WSPR in XXA's slot on Argo, but couldn't ever get a decode 
in WSPR.  Had to quit for the night, unfortunately, and return to town. 

From k3siw at sbcglobal.net  Mon Aug 17 11:32:55 2015
From: k3siw at sbcglobal.net (Garry Hess)
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 10:32:55 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] Overnight signals to EN52, NE IL
Message-ID: <55D1FEA7.2010202@sbcglobal.net>

Not too noisy here last night so NDB GPI in Columbia was in here fine on 
309 kHz. USB is +403 Hz with a repeat cycle of 8.36 seconds. DDP in 
Puerto Rico on 391 kHz comes through year-round, but stations like GPI, 
CBC, etc. are hard to get in the summer so looks like conditions are 
picking up.

474.2 kHz WSPR decodes were notably absent from the NW, just a single 
one for WH2XGP and nothing for VE7BDQ and WG2XSV. But WH2XND to the SW 
was fine and WG2XXM is approaching winter best SNR. Strange that 
WD2XSH/15 doesn't decode under those conditions.

See an indication of something on 29.5 kHz on Laurence's VLF grabber at 
http://kl7l.com/Alaska.html. WH2XBA/1 and /4 operated there some time 
ago. Does anyone know if someone is again QRV?

-- 
73, Garry, K3SIW, EN52ta, Elgin, IL

From jrusgrove at comcast.net  Mon Aug 17 12:35:40 2015
From: jrusgrove at comcast.net (jrusgrove at comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 12:35:40 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] MP 137780.5 back on air
References: <001401d0d876$22af78d0$6401a8c0@JAYDELL>
	<55D118D4.4050601@woh.rr.com>
Message-ID: <007801d0d90a$c1650d70$6401a8c0@JAYDELL>

J310 ... nearby lightning strike.

Jay

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "n8tl" <n8tl at woh.rr.com>
To: "Discussion of the Lowfer (US, European,& UK) and MedFer bands" <lowfer at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2015 7:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Lowfer] MP 137780.5 back on air


> Jay:
> 
> What went bad in the E-Probe???  I've updated my system with a solar 
> battery charger.
> 
> Tom N8TL
> 
> 
> On 15-08-16 10:51 PM, jrusgrove at comcast.net wrote:
>> http://www.w1vd.com/grabber.html ... receiving on the just repaired e 
>> probe ...
>>
>> Jay W1VD  WD2XNS  WE2XGR/2
>>
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From listread at lwca.org  Mon Aug 17 13:49:42 2015
From: listread at lwca.org (JD)
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 12:49:42 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] WH2XIL
References: <55D139AB.1070606@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <074E0EEBC22F4A25B5F154A906238D3A@HPNOTEBOOK>

Went out to the field a little while ago and set up, despite bands of 
thunderstorms up in Nebraska looking similar to yesterday.  The static 
characteristics are very different, though, and it looks as if I may have a 
decent shot at seeing MP for a while...and maybe anyone else who might be 
nearby in frequency.  Will be heading out there after lunch to see what I've 
caught. 

From n8tl at woh.rr.com  Mon Aug 17 17:15:02 2015
From: n8tl at woh.rr.com (n8tl)
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 21:15:02 +0000
Subject: [Lowfer] MP 137780.5 back on air
In-Reply-To: <007801d0d90a$c1650d70$6401a8c0@JAYDELL>
References: <001401d0d876$22af78d0$6401a8c0@JAYDELL>	<55D118D4.4050601@woh.rr.com>
	<007801d0d90a$c1650d70$6401a8c0@JAYDELL>
Message-ID: <55D24ED6.6040902@woh.rr.com>

Roger Roger........Tom

On 15-08-17 04:35 PM, jrusgrove at comcast.net wrote:
> J310 ... nearby lightning strike.
>
> Jay
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "n8tl" <n8tl at woh.rr.com>
> To: "Discussion of the Lowfer (US, European,& UK) and MedFer bands" 
> <lowfer at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2015 7:12 PM
> Subject: Re: [Lowfer] MP 137780.5 back on air
>
>
>> Jay:
>>
>> What went bad in the E-Probe???  I've updated my system with a solar 
>> battery charger.
>>
>> Tom N8TL
>>
>>
>> On 15-08-16 10:51 PM, jrusgrove at comcast.net wrote:
>>> http://www.w1vd.com/grabber.html ... receiving on the just repaired 
>>> e probe ...
>>>
>>> Jay W1VD  WD2XNS  WE2XGR/2
>>>
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From listread at lwca.org  Tue Aug 18 18:37:55 2015
From: listread at lwca.org (JD)
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 2015 17:37:55 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] MP 137780.5 back on air
References: <55D0E15F.4090204@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <D53E780CEBC84485A3F14606FE4AE155@HPNOTEBOOK>

Had better results for a while Tuesday. The image here is from about 11:40 
AM CDT to 1:05 PM.  There was a gradual fade over the next hour and a 
fraction, which can be seen in a larger view at this LW Message Board post:

http://lwca.org/mb/msg/5332.htm

John 
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From k3siw at sbcglobal.net  Tue Aug 18 22:43:42 2015
From: k3siw at sbcglobal.net (Garry Hess)
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 2015 21:43:42 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] Doppler spread to AK
Message-ID: <55D3ED5E.5030908@sbcglobal.net>

Don't know what's happening to 474.2 kHz WSPR or 137 kHz QRSS signals, 
but my MEPT beacon on 10 MHz is spread out like an aurora buzz signal on 
VHF. Meanwhile, WF1A in NM is showing up normally and I think VE7BDQ has 
begun to appear on the grabber at http://kl7l.com/Alaska.html.
-- 
73, Garry, K3SIW, EN52ta, Elgin, IL
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From n8tl at woh.rr.com  Wed Aug 19 08:48:37 2015
From: n8tl at woh.rr.com (n8tl)
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2015 12:48:37 +0000
Subject: [Lowfer] Doppler spread to AK
In-Reply-To: <55D3ED5E.5030908@sbcglobal.net>
References: <55D3ED5E.5030908@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <55D47B25.5050404@woh.rr.com>

Ahhhhh....sure sign that fall is almost upon us!!!!!

Tom N8TL

On 15-08-19 02:43 AM, Garry Hess wrote:
> Don't know what's happening to 474.2 kHz WSPR or 137 kHz QRSS signals, 
> but my MEPT beacon on 10 MHz is spread out like an aurora buzz signal 
> on VHF. Meanwhile, WF1A in NM is showing up normally and I think 
> VE7BDQ has begun to appear on the grabber at http://kl7l.com/Alaska.html.
>
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From listread at lwca.org  Wed Aug 19 13:59:07 2015
From: listread at lwca.org (JD)
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2015 12:59:07 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] Doppler spread to AK
References: <55D3ED5E.5030908@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <E696729C90FB42908B5C8AB14F7D5296@HPNOTEBOOK>

I wonder if there could be any connection to the proton arc aurora the night 
before.

Speaking of Doppler effects, Garry, you may recall the 1 to 2 Hz bifurcation 
of QRSS traces I've encountered at times on 22 meters (once in a while, 
trifurcation).  Usually it's on EH, sometimes briefly on USC, NC, etc, but 
it had only shown up one time on the shorter path from SIW thus far.

Well, the past several weeks that I've been monitoring your slowed-down SIW 
slash mode signal, I've discovered that the bifurcation phenomenon is not 
exactly rare over the shorter path...it's merely a narrower shift, and it 
seems to endure over similar or slightly longer time frames.  I'm preparing 
a significantly longer post for the LW Message Board comparing Monday 
afternoon's results at QRSS3, 20, and 30, but I thought you might like to 
see a preview:

http://lwca.org/mbarchiv/pix/2015/17augac0019.gif

I've seen the trace fatten during the ramps before, and even widen and 
narrow forming something that looks like hysteresis loops, but this is the 
first time I've seen the second trace dip in frequency then rise above the 
original carrier again and settle back so gracefully.

BTW, the dual sinusoid is NC's upper and lower frequencies doing their late 
afternoon thermal dance.  The more or less straight lines are CODAR 
sidebands.  (Times are CDT. The frequency scale is not calibrated on this 
run, but it appeared you were centered just a smidgen below 13555.438 kHz.)

John 

From k3siw at sbcglobal.net  Wed Aug 19 15:23:47 2015
From: k3siw at sbcglobal.net (Garry Hess)
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2015 14:23:47 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] Doppler spread to AK
Message-ID: <55D4D7C3.3010506@sbcglobal.net>

John, the link you gave has a permission problem, at least for me. I 
look forward to your detailed LW Message Board post.
-- 
73, Garry, K3SIW, EN52ta, Elgin, IL

From listread at lwca.org  Wed Aug 19 16:39:34 2015
From: listread at lwca.org (JD)
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2015 15:39:34 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] Doppler spread to AK
References: <55D4D7C3.3010506@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <7A573581377C407C8B5AB74008BBE2C1@HPNOTEBOOK>

>>> John, the link you gave has a permission problem, at least for me.

Oops, sorry!  I forgot that folder is covered by anti-leaching settings. 
The server no longer allows me to link directly to pictures.  They must be 
referred through an LWCA page.  Since I'm currently working on the September 
LOWDOWN material, it may be a few days before I get the detailed message 
board post done, so here's a link that should work for the "preview" 
version.

http://lwca.org/mbarchiv/pix/2015/contain_Aug17a.htm 


From ve3ot.mp at gmail.com  Thu Aug 20 19:37:50 2015
From: ve3ot.mp at gmail.com (Mitch Powell)
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2015 19:37:50 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] MP 137780.5 back on air
In-Reply-To: <D53E780CEBC84485A3F14606FE4AE155@HPNOTEBOOK>
References: <55D0E15F.4090204@sbcglobal.net>
	<D53E780CEBC84485A3F14606FE4AE155@HPNOTEBOOK>
Message-ID: <CAL-Prc0qd2oPDk8REAs8CZiTWWyT9wafG0_a4DecbjaWprzv_Q@mail.gmail.com>

That's not bad for "high noon" John. Thanks for another report. Extremely
hot here - heat warnings, bad air, etc.
Looking forward to September and better air and better propagation.
73
Mitch

On Tue, Aug 18, 2015 at 6:37 PM, JD <listread at lwca.org> wrote:

> Had better results for a while Tuesday. The image here is from about 11:40
> AM CDT to 1:05 PM.  There was a gradual fade over the next hour and a
> fraction, which can be seen in a larger view at this LW Message Board post:
>
> http://lwca.org/mb/msg/5332.htm
>
> John
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From esmithmail at gmail.com  Thu Aug 20 20:35:08 2015
From: esmithmail at gmail.com (Eric Smith)
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2015 19:35:08 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] MP 137780.5 back on air
In-Reply-To: <CAL-Prc0qd2oPDk8REAs8CZiTWWyT9wafG0_a4DecbjaWprzv_Q@mail.gmail.com>
References: <55D0E15F.4090204@sbcglobal.net>
	<D53E780CEBC84485A3F14606FE4AE155@HPNOTEBOOK>
	<CAL-Prc0qd2oPDk8REAs8CZiTWWyT9wafG0_a4DecbjaWprzv_Q@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8122237958811766893@unknownmsgid>

Every time I see "MP 137780.5 back on the air" I sure think about how
I'd like to snuggle up next to you again there, Mitch .. so to speak
:)

Perhaps I'll make it this season.  I still have a Hafler (thanks! You
know who you are) and my DDS exciter.  But no Part-5 grant anymore.

So, I've been away and only partially paying attention when I could ..
so is this opened up now as Part-97?  Or not yet?

Eric KD5UWL (ex XFX)


> On Aug 20, 2015, at 6:38 PM, Mitch Powell <ve3ot.mp at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> That's not bad for "high noon" John. Thanks for another report. Extremely
> hot here - heat warnings, bad air, etc.
> Looking forward to September and better air and better propagation.
> 73
> Mitch
>
>> On Tue, Aug 18, 2015 at 6:37 PM, JD <listread at lwca.org> wrote:
>>
>> Had better results for a while Tuesday. The image here is from about 11:40
>> AM CDT to 1:05 PM.  There was a gradual fade over the next hour and a
>> fraction, which can be seen in a larger view at this LW Message Board post:
>>
>> http://lwca.org/mb/msg/5332.htm
>>
>> John
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From listread at lwca.org  Thu Aug 20 22:23:16 2015
From: listread at lwca.org (JD)
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2015 21:23:16 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] MP 137780.5 back on air
References: <55D0E15F.4090204@sbcglobal.net><D53E780CEBC84485A3F14606FE4AE155@HPNOTEBOOK><CAL-Prc0qd2oPDk8REAs8CZiTWWyT9wafG0_a4DecbjaWprzv_Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<8122237958811766893@unknownmsgid>
Message-ID: <D9B21C7E7ACD431F9F5E70211A3EB7D4@HPNOTEBOOK>

>>> so is this opened up now as Part-97?  Or not yet?

Not yet.  Good time for a reminder that original comments on the FCC 
proposal are due on or before August 31, and replies by September 30.  Links 
to the FCC documents at the lwca.org home page.

John 


From stanw1le at verizon.net  Sat Aug 22 19:41:14 2015
From: stanw1le at verizon.net (Stan W1LE)
Date: Sat, 22 Aug 2015 19:41:14 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] Wildwood (USA) eLoran Transmitter Operations
In-Reply-To: <9FF3253D68650B44987EC360D5C426221872CB52@colomail.ursanav.com>
References: <9FF3253D68650B44987EC360D5C426221872CB52@colomail.ursanav.com>
Message-ID: <55D9089A.1000908@verizon.net>

Hello The Net:

For those with a LF interest,
For those that use LORAN to generate their reference frequencies,
Wildwood, New Jersey, USA,  will be transmitting next week for 
experimentation.

Stan, W1LE    Cape Cod   FN41sr


-------- Forwarded Message --------
Subject: 	Wildwood eLoran Transmitter Operations
Date: 	Fri, 21 Aug 2015 20:44:19 +0000
From: 	Stephen Bartlett <Stephen.Bartlett at ursanav.com>
To: 	Stephen Bartlett <Stephen.Bartlett at ursanav.com>



The Wildwood eLoran transmitter will be continuously broadcasting from 
0900 (EDT) on 25 August 2015 through 1800 (EDT) on 28 August 2015. 
Wildwood will be broadcasting as 8970 Master and Secondary.

*/Regards,/*

*/Steve Bartlett/**//*

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*UrsaNav, Inc.*

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From k3siw at sbcglobal.net  Tue Aug 25 10:12:09 2015
From: k3siw at sbcglobal.net (Garry Hess)
Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2015 09:12:09 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] Wildwood (USA) eLoran Transmitter Operations
Message-ID: <55DC77B9.2020903@sbcglobal.net>

Thanks for the alert Stan. Saw a signal immediately at 1300Z with two 
different e-probe receive systems. Using the time domain scope of 
Spectrum Lab V2.76b8 with the Loran preset and 0.0897 sec tSync the 
rooftop eprobe (which is quite noisy) produced the attached image. 
Interestingly, the backyard eprobe (which is much quieter) produces a 
very different image, even though the same preset with 64 sweep 
averaging is used. Will attach that in a followup email.
-- 
73, Garry, K3SIW, EN52ta, Elgin, IL
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From k3siw at sbcglobal.net  Tue Aug 25 10:25:24 2015
From: k3siw at sbcglobal.net (Garry Hess)
Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2015 09:25:24 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] Wildwood (USA) eLoran Transmitter Operations
Message-ID: <55DC7AD4.4020303@sbcglobal.net>

Here's the time domain scope result using sdr-iq2 and eprobe1. 
Presumably the Spectrum Lab settings are the same as the earlier image 
using sdr-iq1 and eprobe2, but the results are quite different. This 
image averages away the drooping oscillations, leaving only the first 
peak and the last minima. The timing is also shifted, despite using the 
same tSync value. Perhaps the eprobe2 SNR is too weak to trigger the 
same way eprobe1 does. It will be interesting to see how the displays 
look after sunset when the SNR should be much improved. At about 750 
miles it's nice to see the signal is making it here at all during daylight.
-- 
73, Garry, K3SIW, EN52ta, Elgin, IL
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From wa3tts at verizon.net  Tue Aug 25 11:03:24 2015
From: wa3tts at verizon.net (Michael Sapp)
Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2015 11:03:24 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] Nice to copy VE7BDQ in EN90xn
In-Reply-To: <CAL-Prc0qd2oPDk8REAs8CZiTWWyT9wafG0_a4DecbjaWprzv_Q@mail.gmail.com>
References: <55D0E15F.4090204@sbcglobal.net>
	<D53E780CEBC84485A3F14606FE4AE155@HPNOTEBOOK>
	<CAL-Prc0qd2oPDk8REAs8CZiTWWyT9wafG0_a4DecbjaWprzv_Q@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <FE0747C0E7D54C2BB78D091D43218C60@MichaelSappPC>

John & All:  First VE7BDQ captures in awhile, seasonal changes soon to 
follow at this QTH....  73 Mike wa3tts

 2015-08-25 07:28   VE7BDQ   0.475740   -28   0   CN89la   5   WA3TTS/2 
EN90xn   3470   89
 2015-08-25 10:14   VE7BDQ   0.475740   -29   0   CN89la   5   WA3TTS/2 
EN90xn   3470   89
 2015-08-25 08:00   VE7BDQ   0.475740   -23   0   CN89la   5   WA3TTS/2 
EN90xn   3470   89




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mitch Powell" <ve3ot.mp at gmail.com>
To: "Discussion of the Lowfer (US, European, & UK) and MedFer bands" 
<lowfer at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2015 7:37 PM
Subject: Re: [Lowfer] MP 137780.5 back on air


> That's not bad for "high noon" John. Thanks for another report. Extremely
> hot here - heat warnings, bad air, etc.
> Looking forward to September and better air and better propagation.
> 73
> Mitch
>
> On Tue, Aug 18, 2015 at 6:37 PM, JD <listread at lwca.org> wrote:
>
>> Had better results for a while Tuesday. The image here is from about 
>> 11:40
>> AM CDT to 1:05 PM.  There was a gradual fade over the next hour and a
>> fraction, which can be seen in a larger view at this LW Message Board 
>> post:
>>
>> http://lwca.org/mb/msg/5332.htm
>>
>> John
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From k3siw at sbcglobal.net  Tue Aug 25 12:47:05 2015
From: k3siw at sbcglobal.net (Garry Hess)
Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2015 11:47:05 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] Nice to copy VE7BDQ in EN90xn
Message-ID: <55DC9C09.3090009@sbcglobal.net>

Mike, nice catch. I haven't monitored LF WSPR for awhile but signals 
seemed pretty good last night so I ran one of the e-probe/sdr-iq setups 
all night. WH2XGP was decent as local sunrise approached, but no VE7BDQ 
decodes here. Did get one minimal decode of WD2XHS/15. With WG2XXM and 
WG2XIQ bombing in I expected better.
-- 
73, Garry, K3SIW, EN52ta, Elgin, IL

From wa3tts at verizon.net  Tue Aug 25 13:57:36 2015
From: wa3tts at verizon.net (Michael Sapp)
Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2015 13:57:36 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] Nice to copy VE7BDQ in EN90xn
In-Reply-To: <55DC9C09.3090009@sbcglobal.net>
References: <55DC9C09.3090009@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <D030D23834D84095A5B490F48B767E98@MichaelSappPC>

Garry: Yes, XHS/15 decodes have been rare here as well.  I did a major 
upgrade on my AC service ground and it seemed to lower the background
noise on WSPR2 waterfall in daylight conditions when paralleled with the 
existing 4 ground rods ( connected vs not connected test).
So it was good to see BDQ pop in and hang close to how XJM copies with his 
rural location and antennas after pouring some money into the ground....

https://www.dropbox.com/s/5imkztanj8mc3t8/IMG_4521.JPG?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/hnkixv163l9wcuc/IMG_4513.JPG?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/q5pxlrteb4whffv/IMG_4512.JPG?dl=0

Three eight foot ground rods 10 feet apart and 2ft down.....

All silver soldered (W8JI method) and 1/4 inch holes drilled in the 3/4 
copper pipe on the bottom for occasion "watering" in dry weather....

8 inch by 20ft copper flashing at Home Depot is $40...

73, Mike wa3tts


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Garry Hess" <k3siw at sbcglobal.net>
To: "lowfer list" <lowfer at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2015 12:47 PM
Subject: Re: [Lowfer] Nice to copy VE7BDQ in EN90xn


> Mike, nice catch. I haven't monitored LF WSPR for awhile but signals 
> seemed pretty good last night so I ran one of the e-probe/sdr-iq setups 
> all night. WH2XGP was decent as local sunrise approached, but no VE7BDQ 
> decodes here. Did get one minimal decode of WD2XHS/15. With WG2XXM and 
> WG2XIQ bombing in I expected better.
> -- 
> 73, Garry, K3SIW, EN52ta, Elgin, IL
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From n8tl at woh.rr.com  Tue Aug 25 21:04:29 2015
From: n8tl at woh.rr.com (n8tl)
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2015 01:04:29 +0000
Subject: [Lowfer] 630M WSPR
Message-ID: <55DD109D.2060609@woh.rr.com>

Stations logged as of 01100 UT are:

0044  -13  -0.9    0.475655    0   WH2XXC        FM18     33
0050  -14  -0.8    0.475655    0   WH2XXC        FM18     33
0050  -13  -0.3    0.475723    0   WG2XKA        FN33     30
0050  -14  -0.3    0.475753    0   WH2XRR        FM18     23
0052    7  -1.0    0.475786    0   WG2XJM        EN91     37
0058   -9  -0.9    0.475655    0   WH2XXC        FM18     33
0058  -17  -0.4    0.475723    0   WG2XKA        FN33     30
0100  -16  -0.1    0.475753    0   WH2XRR        FM18     23
0100    6  -0.9    0.475786    0   WG2XJM        EN91     37
0102  -11  -0.9    0.475655    0   WH2XXC        FM18     33


Tom N8TL

From n8tl at woh.rr.com  Tue Aug 25 21:08:06 2015
From: n8tl at woh.rr.com (n8tl)
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2015 01:08:06 +0000
Subject: [Lowfer] 630M WSPR
In-Reply-To: <55DD109D.2060609@woh.rr.com>
References: <55DD109D.2060609@woh.rr.com>
Message-ID: <55DD1176.2060706@woh.rr.com>

Correction...that was 0100 UTC......Tom

On 15-08-26 01:04 AM, n8tl wrote:
> Stations logged as of 01100 UT are:
>
> 0044  -13  -0.9    0.475655    0   WH2XXC        FM18     33
> 0050  -14  -0.8    0.475655    0   WH2XXC        FM18     33
> 0050  -13  -0.3    0.475723    0   WG2XKA        FN33     30
> 0050  -14  -0.3    0.475753    0   WH2XRR        FM18     23
> 0052    7  -1.0    0.475786    0   WG2XJM        EN91     37
> 0058   -9  -0.9    0.475655    0   WH2XXC        FM18     33
> 0058  -17  -0.4    0.475723    0   WG2XKA        FN33     30
> 0100  -16  -0.1    0.475753    0   WH2XRR        FM18     23
> 0100    6  -0.9    0.475786    0   WG2XJM        EN91     37
> 0102  -11  -0.9    0.475655    0   WH2XXC        FM18     33
>
>
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From k3siw at sbcglobal.net  Wed Aug 26 18:56:36 2015
From: k3siw at sbcglobal.net (Garry Hess)
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2015 17:56:36 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] MP and EAR coming in fine as usual
Message-ID: <55DE4424.5070904@sbcglobal.net>

Nice late afternoon copy of beacons MP and EAR here.
-- 
73, Garry, K3SIW, EN52ta, Elgin, IL
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From weazle at hurontel.on.ca  Wed Aug 26 22:15:53 2015
From: weazle at hurontel.on.ca (John Bruce McCreath)
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2015 22:15:53 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] MP and EAR coming in fine as usual
In-Reply-To: <55DE4424.5070904@sbcglobal.net>
References: <55DE4424.5070904@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <9BA7F7FF-6FA1-415C-BBB4-DD109D3023F3@hurontel.on.ca>

Thanks for the report and Argo snip, Garry.  The bands seem to be improving of late, with two
consecutive nights where I've decoded the $04R Navtex station in Puerto Rico.  Mind you, the
weather we're having here in SW Ontario feels more like October than August.

73, J.B., VE3EAR

LowFER Beacon "EAR"
188.830 kHz. QRSS30
EN93dr






From listread at lwca.org  Fri Aug 28 01:20:55 2015
From: listread at lwca.org (JD)
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 00:20:55 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] Request for info from the Part 5 Licensees
References: <55DD109D.2060609@woh.rr.com>
Message-ID: <C5D455F7C3E344D6964EB2A4A3F0DDF2@HPNOTEBOOK>

As the deadline for original comments in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
looms before us, there are a couple of statistics I'd like to be able to 
include in my own filing.

1.  How many licensees (both at 2200m and 630m) have determined their 
operating power by actual field strength measurements?  I know of at least 
one who has, and I'm pretty sure others have as well (or at least, have the 
capability), but I'd like to be able to put a number to it.

2.  Who is determining their power by calculation, taking into account 
theoretical radiation resistance of their antenna, measured losses, etc.?

Thanks.

John 

From n8oou at meekfarm.us  Fri Aug 28 08:04:30 2015
From: n8oou at meekfarm.us (N8OOU)
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 07:04:30 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] WM Lowfer beacon testing
Message-ID: <55E04E4E.3080205@meekfarm.us>

I am currently testing the WM Lowfer beacon on air at or close to 
185.300. With this initial testing, operation is intermittent, but I am 
leaving it up as much as possible. The transmission format is FSK CW 
with a 30 second dit, along with a W M graphic.

Thanks for reading and listening.
-- 
73   de   N8OOU - Mike Meek

From lowfer.nklagge at gmail.com  Fri Aug 28 12:30:10 2015
From: lowfer.nklagge at gmail.com (Neil)
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 09:30:10 -0700
Subject: [Lowfer] Request for info from the Part 5 Licensees
In-Reply-To: <C5D455F7C3E344D6964EB2A4A3F0DDF2@HPNOTEBOOK>
References: <55DD109D.2060609@woh.rr.com>
	<C5D455F7C3E344D6964EB2A4A3F0DDF2@HPNOTEBOOK>
Message-ID: <2C33E66C-A8E7-4665-BE10-E51E89089A77@gmail.com>

I determine my radiation resistance, ERP and EIRP from LaPort's equations and the equations on Fritz Raab's PDF. I have them in a spreadsheet for inverted L's and T's. 

Neil, WG2XSV 

Sent from Neil's iPhone

> On Aug 27, 2015, at 22:20, JD <listread at lwca.org> wrote:
> 
> As the deadline for original comments in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
> looms before us, there are a couple of statistics I'd like to be able to 
> include in my own filing.
> 
> 1.  How many licensees (both at 2200m and 630m) have determined their 
> operating power by actual field strength measurements?  I know of at least 
> one who has, and I'm pretty sure others have as well (or at least, have the 
> capability), but I'd like to be able to put a number to it.
> 
> 2.  Who is determining their power by calculation, taking into account 
> theoretical radiation resistance of their antenna, measured losses, etc.?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> John 
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From kb5njd at gmail.com  Fri Aug 28 18:38:32 2015
From: kb5njd at gmail.com (John Langridge)
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 17:38:32 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] RED ALERT: NATIONAL SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
	COMMENT POSTED
Message-ID: <CAGZ4oo92DeNeEd8GieCB5XYJfYH8e8WKUdWxoe7StB3Xv8oX4w@mail.gmail.com>

They must be working late as it was not up an hour ago when I looked and
its after 6pm on the east coast...

http://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/proceeding/view?name=15-99

From jlangridge at sbcglobal.net  Fri Aug 28 18:41:18 2015
From: jlangridge at sbcglobal.net (John Langridge)
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 22:41:18 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Lowfer] [600MRG] RED ALERT: NATIONAL SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT
	ASSOCIATION	COMMENT POSTED
In-Reply-To: <CAGZ4oo92DeNeEd8GieCB5XYJfYH8e8WKUdWxoe7StB3Xv8oX4w@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAGZ4oo92DeNeEd8GieCB5XYJfYH8e8WKUdWxoe7StB3Xv8oX4w@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1918255518.2434761.1440801678122.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com>

Note that just a quick skim did not show anything about 630m or 2200m... 6 pages...will read carefully to see if anything is missed...? seems to cover microwave issues...
73...
jl

      From: John Langridge <kb5njd at gmail.com>
 To: 600mrg at w7ekb.com; lowfer at mailman.qth.net 
 Sent: Friday, August 28, 2015 5:38 PM
 Subject: [600MRG] RED ALERT: NATIONAL SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION COMMENT POSTED
   
They must be working late as it was not up an hour ago when I looked and
its after 6pm on the east coast...

http://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/proceeding/view?name=15-99
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From k3siw at sbcglobal.net  Sat Aug 29 12:24:43 2015
From: k3siw at sbcglobal.net (Garry Hess)
Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2015 11:24:43 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] WM Lowfer beacon testing
Message-ID: <55E1DCCB.4000205@sbcglobal.net>

Mike, I've looked several times for WM but nothing seen, even though EAR 
is coming in fine from a greater distance (575 vs 366 km).

Hope to get lowfer SIW running again early in September.

-- 
73, Garry, K3SIW, EN52ta, Elgin, IL

From n8oou at meekfarm.us  Sat Aug 29 12:51:56 2015
From: n8oou at meekfarm.us (N8OOU)
Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2015 11:51:56 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] WM Lowfer beacon testing
In-Reply-To: <55E1DCCB.4000205@sbcglobal.net>
References: <55E1DCCB.4000205@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <55E1E32C.7020200@meekfarm.us>

Garry,

Thanks for looking, up until this morning I was running with about 200mW 
directly from the exciter. I installed the PA mid morning today, after 
finally finding a good replacement mosfet in my junkbox. I am now 
running at about the same power as last spring into a new antenna 
system. I just need to be more careful to not let the ground wire touch 
the heatsink. If the sunspots are in our favor there may be a hint of WM 
now.

73   de   N8OOU - Mike Meek

On 08/29/2015 11:24 AM, Garry Hess wrote:
> Mike, I've looked several times for WM but nothing seen, even though EAR
> is coming in fine from a greater distance (575 vs 366 km).
>
> Hope to get lowfer SIW running again early in September.
>

From k3siw at sbcglobal.net  Sat Aug 29 16:42:41 2015
From: k3siw at sbcglobal.net (Garry Hess)
Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2015 15:42:41 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] Spectrum Lab access violation
Message-ID: <55E21941.3030504@sbcglobal.net>

I get an access violation when I run the Loran preset with the Time 
domain scope of Spectrum Lab v2.76 b08. This occurs on both Windows 7 
and XP PCs. It doesn't prevent the scope from working, but freezes the 
main spectrum display window. That's old software so I upgraded to the 
current v2.90 b1 on the Windows 7 and found the Loran preset now works 
fine.

However, I could no longer save user defined entries under Quick 
Settings. I could program them and as long as the Spectrum Lab remained 
running move among them, but shutting down the program and restarting it 
gave an blank list of entries. I assume this is yet another permission 
issue with Windows - one where not only does it not save the 
information, it doesn't tell you it didn't save it either.

I solved the problem by copying the SpecLab_UserDefinedMenus.ini file 
from the v2.76 b08 directory to the v2.90 b1 directory.

Perhaps the above will help others running into similar problems.
-- 
73, Garry, K3SIW, EN52ta, Elgin, IL

From n8tl at woh.rr.com  Sat Aug 29 21:13:54 2015
From: n8tl at woh.rr.com (n8tl)
Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2015 01:13:54 +0000
Subject: [Lowfer] MF WSPR 30AUG15
Message-ID: <55E258D2.8060406@woh.rr.com>

MF WSPR DECODES TONIGHT:

Timestamp 	Call 	MHz 	SNR 	Drift 	Grid 	Pwr 	Reporter 	RGrid 	km 	az
  2015-08-30 01:08 	 WG2XXM 	 0.475710 	 -23 	 0 	 EM15lj 	 5 	 N8TL 
  EN81db 	 1322 	 58
  2015-08-30 01:08 	 WH2XRR 	 0.475753 	 -27 	 0 	 FM18re 	 0.2 	 N8TL 
  EN81db 	 692 	 300
  2015-08-30 01:06 	 WG2XKA 	 0.475723 	 -21 	 0 	 FN33lq 	 1 	 N8TL 
  EN81db 	 923 	 255
  2015-08-30 01:06 	 WH2XXC 	 0.475655 	 -22 	 0 	 FM18qi 	 2 	 N8TL 
  EN81db 	 676 	 299
  2015-08-30 01:04 	 WG2XXM 	 0.475710 	 -24 	 0 	 EM15lj 	 5 	 N8TL 
  EN81db 	 1322 	 58
  2015-08-30 01:00 	 WH2XRR 	 0.475753 	 -24 	 0 	 FM18re 	 0.2 	 N8TL 
  EN81db 	 692 	 300
  2015-08-30 01:00 	 WG2XXM 	 0.475710 	 -22 	 0 	 EM15lj 	 5 	 N8TL 
  EN81db 	 1322 	 58
  2015-08-30 00:56 	 WH2XXC 	 0.475655 	 -29 	 0 	 FM18qi 	 2 	 N8TL 
  EN81db 	 676 	 299
  2015-08-30 00:56 	 WG2XKA 	 0.475723 	 -26 	 0 	 FN33lq 	 1 	 N8TL 
  EN81db 	 923 	 255
  2015-08-30 00:50 	 WH2XRR 	 0.475753 	 -26 	 0 	 FM18re 	 0.2 	 N8TL 
  EN81db 	 692 	 300


73,

Tom N8TL

From k3siw at sbcglobal.net  Sun Aug 30 09:12:53 2015
From: k3siw at sbcglobal.net (Garry Hess)
Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2015 08:12:53 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] WM Lowfer beacon testing
Message-ID: <55E30155.9060104@sbcglobal.net>

Mike, sorry to report still no copy, even though EAR has been in there 
every time I've looked. Using ARGO at 185.3 kHz +/- 3 Hz.
-- 
73, Garry, K3SIW, EN52ta, Elgin, IL

From n8oou at meekfarm.us  Sun Aug 30 10:44:28 2015
From: n8oou at meekfarm.us (N8OOU)
Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2015 09:44:28 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] WM Lowfer beacon testing
In-Reply-To: <55E30155.9060104@sbcglobal.net>
References: <55E30155.9060104@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <55E316CC.40600@meekfarm.us>

Garry, thanks for looking. I have many new variables in this 
installation which means I am starting anew, but with one season of 
experience. I still have a number of things to complete before winter. 
Over the next couple weeks I will be doing that work in the mornings, 
and have it back on in the afternoon and over night.

I have listened for Hifer SIW several times over the summer, but have 
never gotten a capture. When you get Lowfer SIW back up, I will put it 
back on the list of stations to try to capture.

--

73   de   N8OOU - Mike Meek

On 08/30/2015 08:12 AM, Garry Hess wrote:
> Mike, sorry to report still no copy, even though EAR has been in there
> every time I've looked. Using ARGO at 185.3 kHz +/- 3 Hz.

From n8tl at woh.rr.com  Sun Aug 30 11:05:11 2015
From: n8tl at woh.rr.com (n8tl)
Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2015 15:05:11 +0000
Subject: [Lowfer] WM Lowfer beacon testing
In-Reply-To: <55E316CC.40600@meekfarm.us>
References: <55E30155.9060104@sbcglobal.net> <55E316CC.40600@meekfarm.us>
Message-ID: <55E31BA7.60903@woh.rr.com>

Mike:

I am watching for you as well.  So far, same results as Gary is seeing.

Tom N8TL


On 15-08-30 02:44 PM, N8OOU wrote:
> Garry, thanks for looking. I have many new variables in this 
> installation which means I am starting anew, but with one season of 
> experience. I still have a number of things to complete before winter. 
> Over the next couple weeks I will be doing that work in the mornings, 
> and have it back on in the afternoon and over night.
>
> I have listened for Hifer SIW several times over the summer, but have 
> never gotten a capture. When you get Lowfer SIW back up, I will put it 
> back on the list of stations to try to capture.
>
> -- 
>
> 73   de   N8OOU - Mike Meek
>
> On 08/30/2015 08:12 AM, Garry Hess wrote:
>> Mike, sorry to report still no copy, even though EAR has been in there
>> every time I've looked. Using ARGO at 185.3 kHz +/- 3 Hz.
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From lowfer at mailman.qth.net  Sun Aug 30 11:52:32 2015
From: lowfer at mailman.qth.net (Andy - KU4XR via Lowfer)
Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2015 08:52:32 -0700
Subject: [Lowfer] EAR and LF
Message-ID: <1440949952.81980.YahooMailBasic@web125302.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

Propagation was deplorable last night.. The only LWBC detected was 171 KHz.. 
EAR was " just in there " .. The previous couple of nights were a little better, but, 
I wanted to report on EAR anyway.. Looking forward to the lower static levels this
winter.. 73 all : Andy - KU4XR
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From weazle at hurontel.on.ca  Sun Aug 30 13:41:53 2015
From: weazle at hurontel.on.ca (John Bruce McCreath)
Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2015 13:41:53 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] EAR and LF
In-Reply-To: <1440949952.81980.YahooMailBasic@web125302.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
References: <1440949952.81980.YahooMailBasic@web125302.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <8AB8A086-5290-4852-8E99-4717BBB1C77D@hurontel.on.ca>

Thanks for the report and Argo snip, Andy.  I've been listening for 518 kHz. Navtex over
the last few nights and I logged $04R, Puerto Rico, three nights in a row, so conditions
are improving as fall approaches.

73, J.B., VE3EAR

LowFER Beacon "EAR"
188.830 kHz. QRSS30
EN93dr






From lloydc6 at gmail.com  Sun Aug 30 16:28:27 2015
From: lloydc6 at gmail.com (Lloyd Chastant)
Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2015 20:28:27 +0000
Subject: [Lowfer] MP
Message-ID: <CAE89MiTvk72vFATyvVsjTQhEwL_aG0wC2UfV5jctHx2xc+bguw@mail.gmail.com>

MP copy here mid afternoon..FM19
Lloyd W3NF
Looking for EAR and WM.not this afternoon though
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From jgibbs at telus.net  Sun Aug 30 18:24:54 2015
From: jgibbs at telus.net (John Gibbs)
Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2015 15:24:54 -0700
Subject: [Lowfer] 136 kHz wspr
Message-ID: <55E382B6.7080109@telus.net>

August 30th 136 kHZ wspr VE7BDQ running 0.2w erp had 10 spots from 
WH2XGP and 3 spots from WH2XND
with his ten watts erp I spotted  XND 25 times, even with my local 
noises from electronic junk.


Does anyone have a list of the latest WH2 WG2 etc experimental 
stations.  Their grid, or location and op name and possible ham call ?


73  John / VE7BDQ



From wa3tts at verizon.net  Sun Aug 30 18:36:20 2015
From: wa3tts at verizon.net (Michael Sapp)
Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2015 18:36:20 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] 136 kHz wspr
In-Reply-To: <55E382B6.7080109@telus.net>
References: <55E382B6.7080109@telus.net>
Message-ID: <E18A80D5F43442D2B28FF05F315764A4@MichaelSappPC>

John, Ron & All:  I did have one vertical somewhat rectangular "fuzzball" on 
the waterfall this morning at 10:30 UTC at 137.500 but not enough to make a 
capture.
QRN was over S9 and background noise S3-4, perhaps on a quieter night I will 
have some success with XND on 137.5.... I'm setting up to listen for DK7FC 
this evening
on 136.172. Stephan posted a QRSS60 session for this evening on the 
blacksheep list...

73 Mike wa3tts

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Gibbs" <jgibbs at telus.net>
To: <lowfer at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2015 6:24 PM
Subject: [Lowfer] 136 kHz wspr


> August 30th 136 kHZ wspr VE7BDQ running 0.2w erp had 10 spots from WH2XGP 
> and 3 spots from WH2XND
> with his ten watts erp I spotted  XND 25 times, even with my local noises 
> from electronic junk.
>
>
> Does anyone have a list of the latest WH2 WG2 etc experimental stations. 
> Their grid, or location and op name and possible ham call ?
>
>
> 73  John / VE7BDQ
>
>
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From kb5njd at gmail.com  Sun Aug 30 18:41:39 2015
From: kb5njd at gmail.com (John Langridge)
Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2015 17:41:39 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] 136 kHz wspr
In-Reply-To: <55E382B6.7080109@telus.net>
References: <55E382B6.7080109@telus.net>
Message-ID: <CAGZ4oo8NygpuFucm7k56yatifxuEU3ZOA2_M=jLz20OerdJuhA@mail.gmail.com>

John, I do, but its incomplete as I have not updated it in a few months and
we have seen a lot of new stations come on board.  if you can give me a few
days to get it updated, I will be happy to pass on a link.

73,

John KB5NJD / WG2XIQ..

On Sun, Aug 30, 2015 at 5:24 PM, John Gibbs <jgibbs at telus.net> wrote:

> August 30th 136 kHZ wspr VE7BDQ running 0.2w erp had 10 spots from WH2XGP
> and 3 spots from WH2XND
> with his ten watts erp I spotted  XND 25 times, even with my local noises
> from electronic junk.
>
>
> Does anyone have a list of the latest WH2 WG2 etc experimental stations.
> Their grid, or location and op name and possible ham call ?
>
>
> 73  John / VE7BDQ
>
>
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From weazle at hurontel.on.ca  Mon Aug 31 09:00:18 2015
From: weazle at hurontel.on.ca (John Bruce McCreath)
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2015 09:00:18 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] Two new ones for me
Message-ID: <1F2E29F3-4FA3-4BE4-BC6E-759E1C731BDF@hurontel.on.ca>

I set up for WSPR-2 last night on 474.200 and logged two new ones (for me) in WH2XRR and WH2XXC.
Nothing got posted to WSPRnet, as in my haste I forgot to turn on "Upload spots"....sorry!

73, J.B., VE3EAR

LowFER Beacon "EAR"
188.830 kHz. QRSS30
EN93dr






From n8oou at meekfarm.us  Mon Aug 31 09:24:20 2015
From: n8oou at meekfarm.us (N8OOU)
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2015 08:24:20 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] WM Lowfer beacon testing
In-Reply-To: <55E31BA7.60903@woh.rr.com>
References: <55E30155.9060104@sbcglobal.net> <55E316CC.40600@meekfarm.us>
	<55E31BA7.60903@woh.rr.com>
Message-ID: <55E45584.3040606@meekfarm.us>

Tom, thanks for checking on the WM beacon.  Its early in the season, and 
my installation is not yet at 100%, so I am not surprised that I have 
not been seen. I do appreciate being included on your watchlist.

73   de   N8OOU - Mike Meek

On 08/30/2015 10:05 AM, n8tl wrote:
> Mike:
>
> I am watching for you as well.  So far, same results as Gary is seeing.
>
> Tom N8TL
>
>
> On 15-08-30 02:44 PM, N8OOU wrote:
>> Garry, thanks for looking. I have many new variables in this
>> installation which means I am starting anew, but with one season of
>> experience. I still have a number of things to complete before winter.
>> Over the next couple weeks I will be doing that work in the mornings,
>> and have it back on in the afternoon and over night.
>>
>> I have listened for Hifer SIW several times over the summer, but have
>> never gotten a capture. When you get Lowfer SIW back up, I will put it
>> back on the list of stations to try to capture.
>>
>> --
>>
>> 73   de   N8OOU - Mike Meek
>>
>> On 08/30/2015 08:12 AM, Garry Hess wrote:
>>> Mike, sorry to report still no copy, even though EAR has been in there
>>> every time I've looked. Using ARGO at 185.3 kHz +/- 3 Hz.
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From lowfer at mailman.qth.net  Mon Aug 31 18:48:01 2015
From: lowfer at mailman.qth.net (Andy - KU4XR via Lowfer)
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2015 15:48:01 -0700
Subject: [Lowfer] 136 kHz wspr - Any plans for more
In-Reply-To: <55E382B6.7080109@telus.net>
Message-ID: <1441061281.65277.YahooMailBasic@web125306.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

Hi all: I would like to give it a go receiving WSPR on 136 KHz.. Are there any plans to
do this again ?? 

Andy - KU4XR

From wa3tts at verizon.net  Mon Aug 31 18:51:51 2015
From: wa3tts at verizon.net (Michael Sapp)
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2015 18:51:51 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] 136 kHz wspr - Any plans for more
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Andy: DK7FC just announced on the blacksheep list he is running DFCW QRSS60 
this evening on 136.172.  It's a long shot, but you have to buy a ticket to 
win the lottery as they say....

73, Mike wa3tts

----- Original Message ----- 
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To: " European & UK) and MedFer bandsDiscussion of the Lowfer (US" 
<lowfer at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 6:48 PM
Subject: [Lowfer] 136 kHz wspr - Any plans for more


> Hi all: I would like to give it a go receiving WSPR on 136 KHz.. Are there 
> any plans to
> do this again ??
>
> Andy - KU4XR
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From wa3tts at verizon.net  Mon Aug 31 19:13:28 2015
From: wa3tts at verizon.net (Michael Sapp)
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2015 19:13:28 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] MP in EN90xn
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Mitch: The TCXO still warming up in my IF receiver FT-817 , (sorry for 
drift).  Showing -37.5 peak signal at end of capture, background noise 
in -69 to -72 range on my NE EWE antenna.

MP very audible but not moving the S-meter, about 33 dB above the noise here 
about 2300UTC.....

73 Mike,  wa3tts




----- Original Message ----- 
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To: " European & UK) and MedFer bandsDiscussion of the Lowfer (US" 
<lowfer at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 6:48 PM
Subject: [Lowfer] 136 kHz wspr - Any plans for more


> Hi all: I would like to give it a go receiving WSPR on 136 KHz.. Are there 
> any plans to
> do this again ??
>
> Andy - KU4XR
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From wa3tts at verizon.net  Mon Aug 31 19:16:11 2015
From: wa3tts at verizon.net (Michael Sapp)
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2015 19:16:11 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] Opps! Fw: MP in EN90xn
Message-ID: <AB47451A443F4AA79717DB3C86308B41@MichaelSappPC>

Mitch & All:  Apparently my thought processes are not running "on all 
cylinders" at the moment....

https://www.dropbox.com/s/1b5zxunvjilwc62/capt00009.jpg?dl=0


73, Mike wa3tts

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Sapp" <wa3tts at verizon.net>
To: "Discussion of the Lowfer (US, European, & UK) and MedFer bands" 
<lowfer at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 7:13 PM
Subject: MP in EN90xn


> Mitch: The TCXO still warming up in my IF receiver FT-817 , (sorry for 
> drift).  Showing -37.5 peak signal at end of capture, background noise 
> in -69 to -72 range on my NE EWE antenna.
>
> MP very audible but not moving the S-meter, about 33 dB above the noise 
> here about 2300UTC.....
>
> 73 Mike,  wa3tts
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Andy - KU4XR via Lowfer" <lowfer at mailman.qth.net>
> To: " European & UK) and MedFer bandsDiscussion of the Lowfer (US" 
> <lowfer at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 6:48 PM
> Subject: [Lowfer] 136 kHz wspr - Any plans for more
>
>
>> Hi all: I would like to give it a go receiving WSPR on 136 KHz.. Are 
>> there any plans to
>> do this again ??
>>
>> Andy - KU4XR
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