Re: LF: Re: WSPR 503.5

["mal hamilton" <g3kevmal@talktalk.net>]

Gary
I got a decode at 192600 15 -11 0.5 -98 0 G4WGT 1083 27
I hope this helps
mal/g3kev

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary - G4WGT" <g4wgt@tiscali.co.uk>
To: <rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org>
Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2009 7:24 PM
Subject: RE: LF: Re: WSPR 503.5


> LF,
>
> Regarding my WSPR settings, the power is not a correct evaluation at the
> moment. My Tx power is about 5 watts but the ERP will be very much lower &
> as I have not calculated it as yet I have just inserted -27dB.
>
> When I make the calculation I will insert the correct figure.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Gary - G4WGT.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org
> [mailto:owner-rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org] On Behalf Of Gary - G4WGT
> Sent: 25 January 2009 19:12
> To: rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org
> Subject: RE: LF: Re: WSPR 503.5
>
> Hi All,
>
> In agreement with John & Graham, I believe that makes sense. The top part 
> of
> the band is probably the least used area so we just need to agree on a 
> 200Hz
> slot of either 503.800 to 504.000KHz with no guard band or 503.700 to
> 503.900KHz with a 100Hz guard band.
>
> My WSPR beacon is now active using dial frequency 502.000KHz & 503.550KHz
> data.
>
> Looks like Andy just beat me to the announcement.
>
> 73
>
> Gary - G4WGT
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org
> [mailto:owner-rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org] On Behalf Of Graham
> Sent: 25 January 2009 18:32
> To: rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org
> Subject: Re: LF: Re: WSPR 503.5
>
> John,
>
> Looks close to  my post , just, as wspr is such a narrow mode, could move 
> to
> the band edge without problems
> clear of the occasional  qrss slightly lower down
>
> With a move to vfo/exciter control,  defining the wspr slot is a 
> reasonable
> concept as it will allow other 'casual'
> monitor stations to  be established .. and negate the number of post 
> needed
> to  announce a test !
>
> What of the beacons that used this area of the band , are they qrt or just
> sleeping ?
>
> G ..
>
>
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "John P-G" <gm4slv@sighthound.demon.co.uk>
> Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2009 6:04 PM
> To: <rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org>
> Subject: Re: LF: Re: WSPR 503.5
>
> > On Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:40:27 +0000
> > Andy Talbot <andy.g4jnt@googlemail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Is there some sort of unofficial bandplan on this band?
> > Oh no!
> >
> > Please let's not get into this again....
> >
> > At the moment there is no bandplan, but general concensus would
> > indicate "beacons at the band edges - real QSOs in the middle".
> >
> > The current WSPR activity around 503.5 (502.0 dial) seems reasonable,
> > although moving up a few hundred Hz wouldn't hurt, say to 502.3 dial
> > which gives a 200Hz window at 503.7 - 503.9
> >
> > There are often CW mode beacons near the bottom of the band - GI4DPE,
> > GW3UEP and others, and it's convenient to have them there - it allows
> > monitoring them and SK6RUD concurrently.
> >
> >
> > That's just my view on how things have evolved.
> >
> > "Real Man's CW" seems to live around 502.63
> >
> > John
> > GM4SLV
>
>
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