Re: LF: VLF Transmissions - G3XIZ - 12th / 13th February

[Bill de Carle <ve2iq@magma.ca>]

At 09:42 AM 2/10/2011, Chris, G3XIZ wrote:
> LF,
>  
> I have had permission to transmit on VLF this coming weekend: 12th and
> 13th February.
> Weather permitting I shall try again with my balloon-launched aerial,
> hopefully about 50m vertical.
>  
> The frequency will be 
>  
> 8.976 66 kHz  (i.e. 10.000 MHz / 1114) and is derived from an
> oven controlled xtal oscillator.
> Hopefully the frequency will be more stable than last time.
> If this frequency proves unsuitable I can transmit on 10.000 MHZ / 1112 .
> .10.000 MHz / 1116  etc.
>  
> I shall send a continuous carrier as and when conditions permit.
>  
> My newly built VLF TX is working well and can deliver about 150 watts of
> RF.
> On this occasion I shall be using the original (fairly lossy) loading
> coil but am presently making a more efficient one.
>  
> All reports will be most welcome.
>  
> 73
> Chris G3XIZ

I know it's a real long shot but I'll be looking for you.  I put up
a grabber here:

http://www.nrtco.net/~ve2iq/grabs

Bill VE2IQ