I have updated the beacon data file for VOAProp today. The NCDXF/IARU beacons in Kenya (5Z4B) and Argentina (LU4AA) are back on the air after a long absence.
The thought crossed my mind: Now we have WSPR and remote beacon skimmers covering all bands, does anyone use these beacons any more?
7 comments:
I rarely listen to beacon stations. Indeed, only WSPR or RBN. 73 Paul
I usually do listen when working mobile, on a field day, or from a camp to check propagation conditions because there is no mobile internet in some areas.
Do I listen for them ?
Yes!
Yes, I just leave the receiver running sometimes - always fun to see what pops up.
Tim
I used to have a receiver listening all the time but since selling it I haven't used them at all. I used a programme called Faros. It didn't like my FT817 so I haven't used it for ages. WSPR is probably more useful.
It is a long time since I listened to them. It would be useful if they were all sending WSPR on a rotating cycle.
Roger G3XBM
I have a copy of Faros too, Alex. I set up a system to upload propagation charts to my website. But to be worth doing you have to run it 24/7 and it got inconvenient having a radio, antenna and computer tied up all the time.
I agree, WSPR would be more useful.
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