(meteorobs) One Step Closer

[Paul Goelz]

At 11:16 PM 12/3/2013, you wrote:

>I am one step closer to the installation of my 6 Meter Forward 
>Scatter Beacon Transmitter. It appears there is an inexpensive way 
>to make a 30 Watt Brick Amplifier which seems a good choice for an 
>initial experimental Beacon.  I would appreciate any and all advice 
>concerning installation, especially the legal stuff, like FCC 
>certifications/registration/licensing etc.
>
>
>
>Jay Salsburg

Given the fact that the TV stations we monitor (I still get good 
results on NTSC channel 2A and 2C) are in the 100KW to megawatt 
region, how sure are you that 30W will be sufficient for any 
meaningful results?

Will it be continuous carrier or a normal 6M CW beacon?  If it is CW, 
I would think that would reduce its usefulness ever further.

I recall you said a while back you had your ham ticket?  You need to 
be licensed to operate a 6M beacon.

Paul
WA9PUL


Paul Goelz
Rochester Hills, MI USA
pgoelz at comcast.net
www.pgoelz.com