Hello friends,
John (KD4IDY) wrote:
The Galveston NDB is a good example. I haven't seen the facility myself,
but
I've talked with people who have seen it. If I remember correctly, it is
a
bit taller than average, but is very heavily top loaded as you suggest,
and
with a serious ground system in highly conductive soil. I'm sure it does
have quite a bit of high-angle radiation, but the key to its success is
the
powerful groundwave, and the skywave component immediately above ground.
Some questions:
- what is the exact frequency of the Galveston beacon?
- is it worth to try to receive it here in Europe? Has it been heard over
here?
- does anyone have the exact geographical location of the NDB? I will be
staying a couple of days in that area by end of February, so with the help
of my GPS system I might be able to have a look
Best 73
Geri, DK8KW (W1KW)
http://www.qru.de
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