Re: [Elecraft] Local Beacon Splatter

Lynn, Yes, I sent an email to someone connected with the beacon. 73, John WA1EAZ > On Dec 16, 2017, at 2:46 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT > wrote: > > I think I'd at least try. The responsible operator may not know, and might > be happy to find out. > > I'd

Re: [Elecraft] Local Beacon Splatter

I think I'd at least try. The responsible operator may not know, and might be happy to find out. I'd offer to assist. After all, it's not a complaint, it's an opportunity to fix a problem. 73 -- Lynn On 12/16/2017 7:07 AM, John Stengrevics wrote: The owner does list his Email address. So,

Re: [Elecraft] Local Beacon Splatter

Hi Scott, The NB actually helps reduce the splatter. 73, John WA1EAZ > On Dec 16, 2017, at 1:00 PM, K9MA wrote: > > On 12/16/2017 08:46, stengrevics wrote: >> I've tried adjusting the noise blanker and that >> helps somewhat. > > Turn the noise blanker off, to make

Re: [Elecraft] Local Beacon Splatter

On 12/16/2017 08:46, stengrevics wrote: I've tried adjusting the noise blanker and that helps somewhat. Turn the noise blanker off, to make sure the NB isn't causing the splatter.  (Which it can.) 73, Scott K9MA -- Scott K9MA k...@sdellington.us

Re: [Elecraft] Local Beacon Splatter

Ham beacons are often built with el cheapo grande gear and keyed by means that generate clicks. There's nothing in FCC Rules that exempts them from requirements to transmit a clean signal. Contact the owner, let him/her know of the problem, and that you expect it to be fixed. 73, Jim K9YC

Re: [Elecraft] Local Beacon Splatter

Many thanks for all the suggestions. Some points: 1. I am literally a couple of miles from the K1MS/B beacon. So, it has always been really loud here. 2. I did change antennas & feedline recently. I now have a 9 element LFA at 50 feet fed with 7/8” hardline to the rotor and Messi &

Re: [Elecraft] Local Beacon Splatter

Thanks Jon. May well be antenna related. John WA1EAZ > On Dec 16, 2017, at 11:38 AM, JJ wrote: > > John, > I'm not as close to the beacon as you but I hear it 24/7 and haven't > noticed anything different from it. Same chirp it's always had and nothing > else. > Good

[Elecraft] Local Beacon Splatter

John, I'm not as close to the beacon as you but I hear it 24/7 and haven't noticed anything different from it. Same chirp it's always had and nothing else. Good luck and 73, Jon WS1K > I have a beacon a couple of miles from me that has recently begun to >> splatter > > all over the 6 meter

Re: [Elecraft] Local Beacon Splatter

Hi John I am assuming that you are referring to K1MS/b in FN42.  I know that K1SG,Steve Gilbert, is involved with that beacon as well as K1MS, Ivan. They contacted me to design and build a rugged small yagi for that beacon as all the previous commercial ones they used fell apart in the

Re: [Elecraft] Local Beacon Splatter

I would ask this another way. What has changed recently. It certainly sounds like the transmitter is at fault, but similar situations can arise in conditions local to your station. Have you changed your antennas? Has something changed in your antennas? Something in the feedline or antenna with

Re: [Elecraft] Local Beacon Splatter

John, It has to be fixed at the source. There is not much that can be done with a situation like that at the receiving end - unless as K4TAX suggests, it is a strong signal and something in your receiving antenna system is acting like a diode detector. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/16/2017 10:07

Re: [Elecraft] Local Beacon Splatter

The owner does list his Email address. So, I would have to write a letter with who knows what degree of cooperation. Hoping for a Elecraft technology fix! John WA1EAZ > On Dec 16, 2017, at 9:59 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > > I would contact the owner and work with him

Re: [Elecraft] Local Beacon Splatter

I would contact the owner and work with him to resolve the issue.   Likely something near the beacon antenna, such as a metal to metal joint that is acting like a diode and generating spurious radiation.  Or if the signal is strong, it could be in your antenna system causing the issue. 73

Re: [Elecraft] Local Beacon Splatter

Is this a ham radio beacon? Contact the owner and let them know. It does not sound like it is in compliance. If not a ham radio thing, still contact the owner, as it may be suddenly broken. Best of luck. Mark W7MLG On Dec 16, 2017 7:49 AM, "stengrevics" wrote: I have

[Elecraft] Local Beacon Splatter

I have a beacon a couple of miles from me that has recently begun to splatter all over the 6 meter band. I've tried adjusting the noise blanker and that helps somewhat. I also tried adjusting the filter width, and shifting the filter setting, with little result. Anyone have any experience