New WA4FC/B beacon system online and frequency change

On 2/20/2013 our new dual band 6 and 10 meter beacon system went online from grid FM17hd in Prince George, VA.  Previously, we had run two separate stations from two different locations.  We were able to consolidate IMG_3693hardware and use the better of the two locations – a water tower at 200 feet.  Those involved in the install include KD4GIE, KD4BPZ and N4MW (also the builder of the transmit hardware).  Check at this link for further pictures of the system.

The 10 meter frequency is still 28.231 MHz, and we have  migrated to 50.078 MHz for the 6 meter station.

The current station transmits with 5 watts on both bands, gives the callsign, grid square and series of dashes.  The antenna for 10m is a Ringo AR-10 and for 6m the antenna is a M2 loop.  Both are at the 200 foot level and have a 100 foot feed of of RG-213.

 

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