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dxAce wrote: Stinger wrote: "dxAce" wrote in message ... Stinger wrote: "dxAce" wrote in message ... Stinger wrote: This story is posted on Slashdot today: "A ham radio operator in New London, North Carolina correctly copied an 80 meter CW beacon in Wappingers Falls, New York, a distance of 546.8 miles. The kicker is, the beacon station, an Elecraft K1, was putting out 40.6 uW (40.6 millionths of a Watt) -- which works out to 13,467,980 miles per watt!" The story and comments thread is he http://tinyurl.com/3jvgc Pretty cool. -- Stinger Cool? I've done far better than that mileage wise with some HIFER beacons. dxAce Michigan USA No doubt. But the story isn't simply distance, it's that the transmitter was putting out only 40.6 millionths of a Watt and it was copied correctly by a HAM over 540 miles away. Yes, and my point was that I've copied low power (lower power, please read) over a longer distance. Again, your comment is relevant if your "lower power, please read" is equal to or less than 40.6 millionths of a Watt. I'm certainly no expert on HIFER beacons, but I think it's safe to say they broadcast at a significantly higher power than 40.6 MILLIONTHS of a Watt. I'm not an expert on anything either... I'm just damn good! That obviously tends to **** certain folks off. LOL dxAce Michigan USA |
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Stinger wrote: This story is posted on Slashdot today: "A ham radio operator in New London, North Carolina correctly copied an 80 meter CW beacon in Wappingers Falls, New York, a distance of 546.8 miles. The kicker is, the beacon station, an Elecraft K1, was putting out 40.6 uW (40.6 millionths of a Watt) -- which works out to 13,467,980 miles per watt!" The story and comments thread is he http://tinyurl.com/3jvgc Pretty cool. Here's the point... That's as stupid as reports I've seen over the years from some folks claiming to be the 'first' to hear a particular station... That of course is absurd... how did they know that no one else heard it? Perhaps the 'first' to report hearing it to whomever they reported it to, but not necessarily the 'first' to hear it. The same logic applies to this case. dxAce Michigan USA 'Fighting 'tardism every step of the way'. |
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On Wed, 5 Jan 2005 18:52:23 -0600, "Stinger"
wrote: "dxAce" wrote in message ... Stinger wrote: This story is posted on Slashdot today: "A ham radio operator in New London, North Carolina correctly copied an 80 meter CW beacon in Wappingers Falls, New York, a distance of 546.8 miles. The kicker is, the beacon station, an Elecraft K1, was putting out 40.6 uW (40.6 millionths of a Watt) -- which works out to 13,467,980 miles per watt!" The story and comments thread is he http://tinyurl.com/3jvgc Pretty cool. -- Stinger Cool? I've done far better than that mileage wise with some HIFER beacons. dxAce Michigan USA No doubt. But the story isn't simply distance, it's that the transmitter was putting out only 40.6 millionths of a Watt and it was copied correctly by a HAM over 540 miles away. Relax -- I'm still trying to hear Diego Garcia, and I very much appreciate your alerting me when they're broadcasting. Sooner or later, I'm going to bag 'em. -- Stinger Might want to scan 15 meter ham band every so often for VQ9LA on Diego Garcia. I heard he was on 80 meters in December but that would be a tough catch. I talked to him on 20 meters a few years ago but propagation was much better then.... Jim |
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On Thu, 06 Jan 2005 02:00:49 GMT, m II
wrote: Are they as powerful as the Ace's ego? THAT reaches around the globe! Nothing is. I've killfiled him. Haven't looked back. You're either a fat boy, or 'tard boy. Was funny for about 3 seconds. -- To reply, remove TheObvious from my e-mail address. |
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Stinger wrote:
No doubt. But the story isn't simply distance, it's that the transmitter was putting out only 40.6 millionths of a Watt and it was copied correctly by a HAM over 540 miles away. So how do you measure 40.6 millionths of a watt? |
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Cmd Buzz Corey wrote:
Stinger wrote: No doubt. But the story isn't simply distance, it's that the transmitter was putting out only 40.6 millionths of a Watt and it was copied correctly by a HAM over 540 miles away. So how do you measure 40.6 millionths of a watt? This article gives some details. http://www.eham.net/articles/9982 -Bill |
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On Fri, 07 Jan 2005 19:19:13 -0700, Cmd Buzz Corey
wrote: So how do you measure 40.6 millionths of a watt? A wattmeter about 50 feet wide, 0 on the left, .50 watts on the right? -- To reply, remove TheObvious from my e-mail address. |
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Cmd Buzz Corey wrote:
Stinger wrote: No doubt. But the story isn't simply distance, it's that the transmitter was putting out only 40.6 millionths of a Watt and it was copied correctly by a HAM over 540 miles away. So how do you measure 40.6 millionths of a watt? Very carefully |
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