The Perseids shower is upon us and I was hoping that I could run a few
MS skeds with any 222 MHz ops who want to try. I have two goals. The
first is to run with anyone who is interested in trying something new
and a bit out of their comfort zone. All you need is about 100 watts
and a maximum distance of maybe 1000 miles for a sked to get started at
least. The second goal for me is to try a real long haul sked and push
the limit of my setup here. I am in FN43mj in Maine. I would love to
run with ND0B during the peak. If you are over 1300 miles away and have
a KW on 222, I would love to try. The bottom line is I will try just
about anything. ( As long as it appears legal so I won't get thrown in
jail.)
My setup seems to be working very well these days. It consists of an
8877 PA and 1 5/8" coax to a quad array of specially tweaked 22 element
K1FO design yagis at 100 ft. My horizon angle to the south & southwest
is -0.4 degrees and out west it is at about 0.0 degrees. The receiver
consists of a tower mounted preamp into a run of 7/8" heliax down to a
DEMI/Q5 Signal temperature compensated transverter. It seems to hear
very well.
Please let me know if you are interested. The Perseids only comes around
once a year. Lets take advantage of it. I can do FSK441 or MSK144.
I'll even do SSB for some great fun.
Dave K1WHS
SHACK Phone 207 608 5317
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