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Will be on OPERA32 137.777 kHz again tonight starting by 2300 utc. 73 Joe VO1NA [...] Content analysis details: (-0.2 points, 5.0 required) pts rule name description ---- ---------------------- -------------------------------------------------- -0.2 RP_MATCHES_RCVD Envelope sender domain matches handover relay domain X-Scan-Signature: 40d35b6fcf8b66e4fec28fa30f99f125 Subject: Re: LF: VO1NA Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: QUOTED-PRINTABLE X-Spam-Checker-Version: SpamAssassin 2.63 (2004-01-11) on post.thorcom.com X-Spam-Level: X-Spam-Status: No, hits=0.3 required=5.0 tests=NO_REAL_NAME autolearn=no version=2.63 X-SA-Exim-Scanned: Yes Sender: owner-rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org Precedence: bulk Reply-To: rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org X-Listname: rsgb_lf_group X-SA-Exim-Rcpt-To: rs_out_1@blacksheep.org X-SA-Exim-Scanned: No; SAEximRunCond expanded to false x-aol-global-disposition: G x-aol-sid: 3039ac1d411a5045368a4a3c X-AOL-IP: 195.171.43.25 X-AOL-SPF: domain : blacksheep.org SPF : none Hi Stefan, Group. Will be on OPERA32 137.777 kHz again tonight starting by 2300 utc. 73 Joe VO1NA On Mon, 3 Sep 2012, Stefan Sch=E4fer wrote: > Hello Joe, > > Will you be on air tonite again, using OP32? We could try to get a decode= in=20 > YV from your signal. The S/N of the recently published capture may allow = a=20 > OP32 decode. No problem about the fifferent dial frequency. You know, bes= t=20 > chances would be arround 8 UTC. > > 73, Stefan/DK7FC > > Am 02.09.2012 02:19, schrieb jcraig@mun.ca: >> Graham, Group, >>=20 >> Absolutely delighted! Many thanks for the help and report. >> Martin also sent a capture of the sigs from last night which >> was also very gratifying. >>=20 >> It seems to be set up to TX opera32 every hour now and working >> properly so it will not be touched until dawn tomorrow. >>=20 >> Many thanks for the good news and to those who took the time to >> monitor! >> 73 >> Joe >>=20 >> On Sun, 2 Sep 2012, Graham wrote: >>=20 >>> looks like a good start to the night >>>=20 >>> G.. >>>=20 >>> 23:26 136 VO1NA de GW0EZY Op32 -34 dB in Welshpool IO82HO >>> 23:26 136 VO1NA de G4WGT Op32 -37 dB in Chorley, IO83qo >>>=20 >>> 23:59 136 VO1NA de F4DTL Op32 -40 dB in Paris France >>> 23:59 136 VO1NA de W1TAG Op32 -41 dB in Raymond, ME >>> 23:59 136 VO1NA de GW0EZY Op32 -32 dB in Welshpool IO82HO >>> 23:59 136 VO1NA de G4WGT Op32 -31 dB in Chorley, IO83qo >>>=20 >>> -------------------------------------------------- >>> From: >>> Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 11:18 PM >>> To: "Graham" >>> Cc: >>> Subject: Re: LF: VO1NA >>>=20 >>>> Hi Graham, Terry and Group >>>>=20 >>>> Thanks for the report Terry. I also noted a dip in the sigs on >>>> the DF6NM grabber and for a moment was concerned that the power >>>> supply was in trouble again. Fortunately all was OK. >>>>=20 >>>> The TX is now transmitting OP32 on 137.777 kHz, 4.5 anps to the 100m= =20 >>>> wire. >>>>=20 >>>> Good luck to all and thank-you in advance to those who may be monitori= ng. >>>>=20 >>>> 73 >>>> Joe VO1NA >>>>=20 >>>> On Sat, 1 Sep 2012, Graham wrote: >>>>=20 >>>>> Thanks Terry >>>>>=20 >>>>> This where it becomes a little messy >>>>>=20 >>>>> The mid band audio frequency's are OP32 =3D 1550 Hz a= nd=20 >>>>> OP8 =3D 1650 Hz >>>>>=20 >>>>> So for a carrier frequency of 137.777 KHz , that gives Rx d= ial=20 >>>>> set usb of 136.227 for OP32 and 136.127 for OP8 >>>>>=20 >>>>> As the pass bands are 100 Hz wide , then these will be +/- = 50=20 >>>>> Hz max >>>>>=20 >>>>> So depending on the Rx setting accuracy , you could round down= =20 >>>>> to the last , 20 Hz or 7 Hz >>>>>=20 >>>>> Eg my Skanti R5003 tunes in 100 Hz steps , so 136.2 or 136.1 = ,=20 >>>>> would put me 27 Hz off , which all being well , leaves 20 Hz= =20 >>>>> or so to the filter edge >>>>>=20 >>>>> All Joe needs to post in advance is the selected mode speed = as=20 >>>>> a change of speed , will need a Rx re-set . I don't think Jo= e's=20 >>>>> TX P/C is web linked , so there will not be a TX beacon , >>>>>=20 >>>>>=20 >>>>> 73-G. >>>>>=20 >>>>> NB:: Now if you want , that could also be translated to a dia= l=20 >>>>> set for LSB as the Opera mode is only 1 tone ........ but I= =20 >>>>> don't think we will go there just yet .. but would that drop df= c39=20 >>>>> out of the rx pass band .... I wonder .. >>>>>=20 >>>>>=20 >>>>>=20 >>>>>=20 >>>>>=20 >>>>>=20 >>>>>=20 >>>>>=20 >>>>> From: Terry GW0EZY >>>>> Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 4:05 PM >>>>> To: rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org >>>>> Subject: RE: LF: VO1NA >>>>>=20 >>>>>=20 >>>>> Yes no problem. Please could you confirm the "dial" frequency? >>>>>=20 >>>>>=20 >>>>>=20 >>>>> If Opera could specify left or right audio channels I could do both= =20 >>>>> sub-bands as SDR-IQ/SpectraVue provides a two channel Rx with output = on=20 >>>>> L and R channels. Maybe SL could do the split for Opera. >>>>>=20 >>>>>=20 >>>>>=20 >>>>> I'll keep an eye on BS to see when to set up. >>>>>=20 >>>>>=20 >>>>>=20 >>>>> 73 Terry >>>>>=20 >>>>>=20 >>>>>=20 >>>>> From: owner-rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org=20 >>>>> [mailto:owner-rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org] On Behalf Of Graham >>>>> Sent: 01 September 2012 12:20 >>>>> To: rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org >>>>> Subject: Re: LF: VO1NA >>>>>=20 >>>>>=20 >>>>>=20 >>>>> Terry >>>>>=20 >>>>>=20 >>>>>=20 >>>>> Joe was asking about running Opera beacon on 137.777 as he = is=20 >>>>> fixed frequency , but problem is arranging a monitor group as= =20 >>>>> operations are now 136.000 usb >>>>>=20 >>>>>=20 >>>>>=20 >>>>> Is it possible you could monitor 137.777 using Op mode , If J= oe=20 >>>>> runs overnight again ? Im sure we can arrange others to join in >>>>>=20 >>>>>=20 >>>>>=20 >>>>> Tnx >>>>>=20 >>>>>=20 >>>>>=20 >>>>> Graham >>>>>=20 >>>>>=20 >>>>>=20 >>>>> From: Terry GW0EZY >>>>>=20 >>>>> Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 8:07 AM >>>>>=20 >>>>> To: rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org >>>>>=20 >>>>> Subject: LF: VO1NA >>>>>=20 >>>>>=20 >>>>>=20 >>>>> Joe >>>>>=20 >>>>>=20 >>>>>=20 >>>>> Screen grab of your signals last night. Strongest appears around 04:3= 0=20 >>>>> UTC with interesting deep QSB dip about 1 hr later. Still copy at 07:= 00=20 >>>>> UTC. >>>>>=20 >>>>>=20 >>>>>=20 >>>>> SDR14 with Wellbrook LFL1010 untuned loop >>>>>=20 >>>>>=20 >>>>>=20 >>>>> 73 Terry GW0EZY >>>>>=20 >>>>=20 >>>> This electronic communication is governed by the terms and conditions = at >>>> http://www.mun.ca/cc/policies/electronic_communications_disclaimer_201= 2.php=20 >>>=20 >>>=20 >>>=20 >>=20 >> This electronic communication is governed by the terms and conditions at >> http://www.mun.ca/cc/policies/electronic_communications_disclaimer_2012.= php=20 > > This electronic communication is governed by the terms and conditions at http://www.mun.ca/cc/policies/electronic_communications_disclaimer_2012.php