GB3CCX (CLEEVE COMMON) 10GHz BEACON NOW BACK ON

GB3CCX, Cleeve Common, is now back on the air after a few months of inactivity while it was being refurbished. It was switched on during the morning of the 4th of July and its frequency was measured by G4NNS as 10368.935MHz, using the very accurate Taunton beacon as a frequency reference. The Cleeve beacon has a new PA as the old one had broken down. Since its recent switch on it appears to being heard loud and clear in many locations. As the beacon employs a switched-mode psu,  listeners are asked to carefully check the spectrum either side of the beacon for spurious emissions.  Reports are eagerly sought. Please send them to Roy, G3FYX, QTHR or email him at:

royg3fyx@emery48.freeserve.co.uk
 

G6GXK PERSONAL 10GHz BEACON NOW QRV

The GB3XGH beacon is finally operational as G6GXK prior to transfer of licence.  The frequency is nominally 10368.810240MHz  (if reference is precisely on frequency!).  The frequency is still stabilizing and is currently about 27Hz low (July 2000)

Location: ngr SD862136, Rochdale, North Manchester

Antenna and Direction: Slotted WG - beaming towards south - about 180 degrees
wide. with a vertical beamwidth of 6 degrees. The beacon is on a rotator so the direction can be changed if a specific check is required.

David would appreciate reception reports via  Email or telephone 01706 641381.
 
 

ISLE OF WIGHT MICROWAVE BEACONS NOW BACK ON AIR
The GB3IOW beacons on 1296MHz, 10 and 24GHz are now back in service, although the 10GHz beacon is running on reduced power due to a damaged waveguide.
 
 

G8VZT PERSONAL 10GHz BEACON NOW QRV (February 2000)
Dave Hall, G8VZT (he is also M5AFG), informs us that his personal 10GHz beacon is working well from his location at ngr SJ706108 (IO82SQ76). It runs modest power, some 40 milliwatts to a very small sectoral horn taken from a burglar alarm unit! The beacon is mounted on a 7 metre high mast. The latest measured frequency (3rd March 2000) put it on 10368.254MHz. The beamwidth of the horn is such that the beacon should be heard over a broad "window" from NE through East to ESE.
    In spite of its low ERP it is being heard on a regular basis by G0HNW of Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, over a much obstructed path well in excess of 100km. During rainscatter conditions on 3 March it peaked S9 for several minutes.

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