Re: LF: 137.5kHz WSPR testing: reports PLEASE

[Roger Lapthorn <rogerlapthorn@gmail.com>]

Rick (et al),

WSPR is a very useful mode for 137kHz because the internet reporting system is so powerful and so useful. On 500kHz it allowed me to develop and improve my 1mW ERP QRP station to the point where my signal was copyable across western Europe. At the moment my aim with my QRP station on 137kHz is to get 100km or so, but better equipped stations would benefit from this mode I'm sure. The USA 500kHz WSPR beacon stations are regularly reported here in the UK at night.

Last night I had some success on 137.675kHz QRSS3 with very good screen-shots from G3XIZ 48km away. This is my best report so far in terms of S/N at this sort of range and I am very grateful to Chris for this report. I'm reasonably sure my WSPR signal will be copied at this range or greater now once I sort out the transverter.

My QRSS3 beacon is on this morning from 0630-12.30 UK time and further reports would be appreciated. With luck I should have the WSPR beacon active again shortly.

73s
Roger G3XBM

On 7 September 2010 01:31, Rick Wakatori <7l1rll@dp.u-netsurf.ne.jp> wrote:

Hi Roger,
 At least three stations are receiving wspr at 137500Hz in Japan.
Please transmit wspr more longer time, for example 24 hours.
See http://wsprnet.org/drupal/wsprnet/activity
73
7L1RLL Rick

On Sun, 2010-09-05 at 09:49 +0100, Roger Lapthorn wrote:
> Just fired up the QRPp WSPR beacon into the "in the air" loop antenna
> and I'd appreciate any reports, even of non-reception. Will run it
> this Sunday morning from 09.45-12.00noon UK time. The WSPR beacon or
> QRSS3 beacon is likely to be on later too.
>
> Tune to 136.000kHz USB and my signal should be close to 137.500kHz.
>
> 73s and thanks in advance
> Roger G3XBM
>
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