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W0ERE 30 meter Beacon is normally operated on the air as a base station from my QTH.
The beacon is operated mobile periodically on long trips.
The above photo is operation as a 30 meter mobile beacon.
Identifier is W0ERE/B /M (Grid Square)
These mobile events will be listed in QRZ as to when they are scheduled to happen.
F Y I - The mobile beacon is mounted on the passenger side of the vehicle.
May 20, 2013.
The 2013 Dayton trip and event was a blast. The mobile 30 meter beacon performed right on sked. This year we took reports on 40 and 17 meters, as well as multitudes of e-mails and audio files. Thank you all who participated inthe experimental event
Thank you all for the reports. If you have any recordings of the signal, I would really appreciate getting an e-mail attachment with same.
Yes, a trailing wire of 23 feet and a tuner worked just fine, and no body even noticed the Litz wire floating behind us. As usual the warnings from the naysayers were of no matter. See the videos for simple explanation.
The Yaesu FT-817 runs about 3 watts output into a trailing Litz wire 8 feet high on the back end of the automobile on a hustler mast, compression connected at end of the strain relief spring. With recent experimentation we have lowered the speed of the launch from 58 MPH to 35 MPH The wire rises to about 4-6 feet on the tail end. The wire is 23 feet long, with 3 feet running vertically we have reduced the total horizontal length to 20 feet. The ant. generally oscillates in a horizontal plane left/right. The mobile beacon is a temporal operation used only on long trips. The trip to Dayton Hamvention with the beacon was and presently is a great success. In the bygone days of ham radio experiments created major developments in electronics due to Ham ops experimenting with a multitude of ideas. I am still an experimental Ham. N0SAP and I have enjoyed trying all kinds of off the wall ideas. Stand by for more exciting experimental projects to join up with us .
It is the best hobby in the world. Enjoy Ham Radio!
For videos of Mobile Beacon go to > YOU TUBE
2013 Dayton Hamvention trip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvOxun9x-ok
Initial 30 Mobile beacon test run http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5igq6qw1C0w&feature=related
First actual trip to Dayton Hamvention 2011 http://youtu.be/9gkrfyP2Zk
Note: 11-2011. Change to new Freq. 10.12925 MHz. Complaints from listeners that the beacon was interfering with RTTY or vise versa. I submitted a Freq Change request. The coordinator, WJ5O approved the move from 10.12950 MHz
BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON ME AND MY AMATEUR RADIO OPERATION
I was first licensed in 1957 as K3DPD, Stoystown, PA. My modes of transmission were AM/CW using an AT-1 Heath kit TX and a Knight kit Ocean Hopper RX. Within 6 months I set up a new station using a Viking II and National NC 100D. My antennas consisted of a ZL special beam on 15 meter and six wire constructed Omni and Directional arrays. One six meter 4 element beam constructed from heavy galvanized water pipe & using a Heath Kit Sixer. Lots of good old memories!
In 1960 while in college in St. Louis, MO. updated to advanced class and changed my call letter to W0ERE. In 1977 applied for and received a second station license, WD0AUG
My main activities in amateur radio are mobile operation on HF using SSB/AM/CW modes with a ICOM 706 operating from 80 to 2 meters on all modes. Operation at home station is mostly on 80/40/20/17/10 AM SSB and CW. Starting January 2007 I have added 6 and 2 meter ssb as well as 440 ssb with ants on tower at 75 to 85 feet above ground. QRP is my main challenge. I use a K2 Elecraft, Ten Tec 509 &, Small wonder 40, two MFJ 20& 30 and 5 homebrewed QRP rigs.
My friend N0SAP and my self are always experimenting with antennas and ham radio gadgetry. We came up with an emergency CW paddle called the SAPALLO, built from junk parts.ref. Dayton Hamvention 2007. This very unique paddle is written up in several publications. If your not having fun in ham radio, you need to be.
N0SAPand myself along w/ KB9YZE and K0ADI are original founders/operators of the TITANIC 4 Special event Station W0S
I am a solar QRP CW nut. FIST #13318 and SK #5943. NAQCC #4018 1010 #5085
I market commercial two-way radios, office equipment including copier/fax communication systems.
Some of my other interests are short and long trips on my Harley Low Rider (FXDL) motorcycle equipped with 2 meter and public service frequencies. I am a local member of the VIPS (Volunteers in Police),CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) and also a severe weather and storm spotter. I love all types of music and play harmonicas. Other interests are digital photography, landscaping, and gardening. I have eight children, 14 grand children, and one great Grandchild, a wonderful family which I enjoy very much.
Beacon Information
W0ERE/ B 10 METER AMATEUR RADIO BEACON Goal: To provide a continuous signal on the ten meter amateur radio band for propagation-related monitoring. Ten meters is particularly misunderstood regarding its MUF. If a ten meter beacon is monitored 24 hours/day you will be amazed at the unusual band conditions.W0ERE beacon operates on a 24 hours per day 7 days a week all year continually.
Down time is minimal. Power outage, maintenance, will cause the beacon to be temporarily off the air.
BEACON SPECS:
Call: W0ERE/ B
Freq.: 28.2828 MHz. C.W. mode
Location: Fordland, MO. Grid: EM37
Antenna: Solarcon A99
Antenna Elevation: 1560 ft. above sea level
Tx.: Radio Shack HTX100
Power: 5 watts.
Controller: ID-omatic
Beacon History: Initial operation started May 23, 1996
W0ERE/ B 10 METER AMATEUR RADIO BEACON Goal: To provide a signal on the ten meter amateur radio band for propagation-related monitoring. This beacon is operated on a sporadic basis and is used to experiment with various antennas and power levels.
BEACON SPECS:
Call: W0ERE/ B
Freq.: 28.2898 MHz. C.W. mode
Location: Highlandville, MO. Grid: EM36
Antennas: as of Sept. 15, 2010 There are 8 various arrays, some omni and some directional
Antenna Elevation: 1360 ft. above sea level
Tx.: Radio Shack HTX100
Power: 5 watts
Operation: Intermittent, Operator controlled, Experimental
Controller: ID-omatic
Beacon History: Initial operation started September 12, 2010
W0ERE/ M / B 17 METER MOBILE AMATEUR RADIO BEACON
Goal: Promote17 meters at unique time frames (on air when traveling on business trips) using various mobile antenna as to learn the characteristics of the band. This is purely a sporadic experimental beacon. On air times will be basically day time operation from the S W Mo. area
BEACON SPECS.
Call: W0ERE/ M /B
Freq.: 18.109 MHz C.W. Mode
Location: South west, Mo. Variable Grid EM36 EM37 EM47
Antenna: 17 Meter Hustler Vertical polarization. Other antennas are periodically substituted
Ground Elevation: 800 to 1400 Ft. above Sea Level
Power:5 watts
Operation: Intermittent, Operator controlled, Experimental
Beacon history: Initial operation started September 28, 2010
There are very few mobile beacons, so this will bea unique operation.
W0ERE/B 30 METER AMATEUR RADIO BEACON Goal: Promote 30 meters at unique time frames using simple antenna as to learn the characteristics of the band. This is purely experimental beacon and will not necessarily be permanent, depends on several factors. See below.
BEACON SPECS.
Call: W0ERE/ B
Freq.: 10.12925 MHz C.W. Mode
Location: Highlandville, Mo. Grid EM36
Antenna: G5RV radiating E/W, Horizontal polarization. Other antennas are periodically substituted
Antenna Elevation: 1340 Ft. above Sea Level
Power: 3 watts
Operation: Intermittent, Operator controlled, Experimental
Beacon history: Initial operation started October 13, 2009
There are very few beacons on 30 Mtrs due to at least two things that compound the situation.The band being only 50 KHz wide, plus automatically controlled USA beacons are not permitted under current FCC rules.
I will consider any worth while critism if I am causing undue QRM.
.I find 30 meters to be a fascinating band along with 10 and 17 which are my favorites.The varied timing of activity is marvelous on 30 even with fluctuation of solar activity and that we are currently enduring.
I am amazed at the sig. rpts. I get, using several simple antennas which are easily constructed. If you are a CW or digital operator and have not experimented on 30,I highly suggest to give ita go.
All my beacons serve multi-purposes.Most importantly, it gives the ham radio fraternity a continuous signal to work with under any & all condx.
From my personal stand point, it gives mea perspective of my RF radiation capabilities on different bands at different times of day and times of the yr. This educates me to a better understanding of the radio propagation process, which I find exceedingly interesting.
All e-mails are stored to review the reports and study them to learn more about the propagation results.
Many e-mailed audio clips have been received for my different beacons, ranging from just barely receptable in New Zealand to 599 daily in the eastern USA
It is very interesting
Any reports are very much appreciated. Periodically I will record certain condx (ant. and pwr.) at the time of transmission. If you would, please indicate that information on the e-mail
Please send me any reports on the beacons when & if you hear them.
I am very curious to find out the DX capabilities with QRP and a Simple Ant. System
All my Beacon Frequencies are coordinated with and approved by coordinator Station WJ5O
Thank you,
Al Gallo
e-mail to: erecom@hotmail.com
Cellular Telephone: (417) 839-4865
QSL: Direct, please send SASE for return card
Force 12 Forty meter beam
My original station 1957 K3DPD located near Shanksville, Pa., site of 911 attack on the USA
Main Station as of 10/20/09 On the left hand side of the console is ant. patch panel for selection of 14 separate Ants. Multi Ant. phase effect can be created through patch connectors
Boat anchors (on concrete basement floor) Real Radios
COLLIN'S S LINE AND SOME QRP RIGS
I believe in being prepared for any situation.
This is a all band, all mode 160 m to 440 MHz. station completely portable ready to go in a samsonite case. Totally beacon ready for any of my 4 beacon operations or any communication need.
7 of 26 antennas can be seen if you look carefully. The ice helps to identify the antennas.
3 beams on the tower
Foreground is the Sterba Curtain
Directly behind Sterba a little to left is the 40 m. Cloud Warmer
A 160 Meter inverted "v" is in the mix
Highest ant. wire is the 80 m loop w/40 m stub at 130 ft above valley floor (floor not visible)
Current antennas
Force 12 Forty Meter beam
Sterba Curtain
160 Inverted "V"
40 M Cloud warmer
3 Ea. G5RV for 3 seperate Station
Spider Antenna 20 40 80 M low level in the woods
Super mag vertical 10 15 17 20 Meters (vintage 70's)
17 Meter Loop verticaly polarized
Off center Dipole
80 Meter loop with 40 Meter Stub Veticaly Polarized at 130 ft
3 homebrew beams on 50, 144, 440 MHz. Top beam at 85 Ft
Solarcon Vertical A99
Hy GainTH 5 MK2 Beam 10 15 20 Meters
Mosley Diplomat 2 Meter Vertical
2 Ea. Ringo Rangers
NVIS 40 Meter with 3 ground reflectors at 7.5 Feet
20 Meter Rotatable Dipole
10 Meter Bow Tie 50's vintage
Cush Craft AV-4 Vertical
40 Foot oak Tree antenna, yes, a live Oak and it Does tx and rx
660 Foot low level long wire in the woods
Barker Williamson 40 Meter Folded Dipole in woods at camp site
Constantly building and experimenting with different Antennas
We test them on QRP and QRPp rigs and use Remote SDR site to confirm radiaton results.
Tower in foreground is a tilt over at 35 ft
Tower in backround supports 440, 2 m, 6 m horz. beams
Harley Low Rider with 50 watt 2 meter rig
