So - it has been brought to my attention that unattended beacons below 10 meter are not allowed (although I guess that would not apply to VLF?).
More specifically: A beacon <https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=40d9be5829ebfd04d54c322e5e44c122&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:47:Chapter:I:Subchapter:D:Part:97:Subpart:C:97.203> may be automatically controlled while it is transmitting on the 28.20-28.30 MHz, 50.06-50.08 MHz, 144.275-144.300 MHz, 222.05-222.06 MHz or 432.300-432.400 MHz segments, or on the 33 cm and shorter wavelength bands. Therefore - this beacon will only be operated when it is "attended". Perhaps someone can define exactly what that means in the case of a WSPR signal (or even FT8). Tree On Wed, Apr 26, 2023 at 8:30 AM TreeN6TR <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi All - > > I have recently purchased a WSPR transmitter that I will be putting on 160 > meters soon. It will be running 200 mw (at least for now) and be connected > to my TX antenna most of the time. > > I know many of you are more experienced at using this "mode" than I am - > but wanted to help raise awareness of the benefits of having WSPR beacons > out there (hope that isn't a non-PC word to associate with them). > > There is a database of reception reports that can be accessed to see what > openings are created. > > I know a lot of people rely on FT8 for this purpose, but this unattended > method of monitoring conditions has value as well. > > Look for K7RAT coming soon to 1836.6 kHz on the even minutes. > > 73 Tree N6TR > _________________ > Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband > Reflector > _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector
