Experimental 630m CW beacons for ARRL Field Day

Several Amateur Radio operators will be running Part 5 experimental 630m CW beacons during the ARRL Field day event:

WG2XKA (op WA3ETD), 1W ERP 472.5 kHz VT

WG2XJM (op NO3M), 20-30W ERP 473.0 kHz PA

WG2XIQ (op KB5NJD), 1W ERP 474.0 kHz TX

WD2XSH/20 (op N6LF), 20W ERP 475.0 kHz OR

WE2XPQ (op KL7L), 50W ERP 472.0 kHz AK

Reception reports and/or message copy is very much appreciated. Elaborate equipment is not required, many Amateurs listening on the prospective 630M band are running simple antennas for reception, including 80M dipoles, HF verticals, et.al. Many current HF radios with general coverage receivers will also tune to the 472-479 kHz range. Best reception will be between sunset and sunrise (Saturday evening - Sunday morning).

Please pass this information on to your Field Day group, local and/or regional nets, and fellow Amateurs. This operating event is being orchestrated to promote awareness of 630M operations, and is neither sanctioned nor in affiliation with the ARRL or Field Day directly. Many countries currently have secondary 630M Amateur allocations and the US should eventually follow suit.

Reports can be sent to their respective station operators.

Thank you and have a fun and safe Field Day.

73 Eric NO3M (WG2XJM)

no3m@no3m.net

http://no3m.net/