Further to the earlier information made available via direct e-mail various relevant web sites and the RSGB news, in March, we can now confirm that at 17:30 local time this evening (Thursday 6th May 2004), the groups 4m beacon increased output power to 22 dBW ERP (>150 watts).
The beacon, GB3WSX sited at Yeovil, Somerset,(IO80QW), started QRP transmissions with 2.25 watts output into a 5 element beam antenna at approx
90ft agl, beaming at 70 degrees East of North. Many excellent reports having been received.
The beacon is keying it's callsign and locator on a 60 second cycle. The increase in output power to the 22 dBW level was the next step in the project.
The future plans include synchronised antenna switching, and low level signal mode outputs - JT44 / FSK441 / PSK31. However, these additions will
only be added as and when resources become available.
We will be very pleased to receive updated and new reception reports via: gb3wsx@twxrg.info
If you know of any 4m enthusiasts, or others who may be interested in this information, please feel free to forward this e-mail.
Other organisations - Please feel free to re-produce this information.
Further data is available on request.
Cheers & 73's
For and on behalf of The WesseX Repeater Group - www.twxrg.info
