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Bill KU8H Bark less - wag more > On Apr 26, 2023, at 2:45 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV <[email protected]> wrote: > > >> Perhaps someone can define exactly what that means in the case of a >> WSPR signal (or even FT8). > > Attended means: > > Present in the shack or a reasonable distance from the control point > and able to prevent/terminate transmission if necessary. > > Count me as one who is opposed to beacons in general and unattended > beacons in particular on any frequency below *UHF*. > > 73, > > ... Joe, W4TV > > >> On 4/26/2023 12:22 PM, TreeN6TR wrote: >> 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
