KB4UPI 10 Meter Beacon 28.255 Mhz    

    This 10 meter beacon is located near Centre, Alabama on the banks of beautiful Weiss Lake in grid square EM-64 with latitude 34.1675 longitude 85.5840. Elevation is 575 feet. The transmitter is running 3 watts into a dipole antenna. It is located in the corner of my garage with the dipole directly above about 20 feet high. I have a number of backup transmitters so the frequency may change 2 to 5 khz from time to time.

    I QSL 100 per cent worldwide to ham operators and SWL's.  Copy the short message if you wish. All I need for a QSL is the frequency, time, and signal report. Send me the info and I will send you a QSL card. My address is 5568 So. Shades Crest Road, Bessemer, AL 35022. If you would like to send me a report via email you may send it to Mick*LindleyOnline.com. The at sign is replaced to prevent email harvesting.

    The above picture is one of the MFJ-484 keyer (hamfest deal at $20), the radio, and the battery. I will post more pictures when I get a chance. A 2 amp power supply sits behind the battery and keeps it charged up. The radio is a Midland 77-830 CB I converted to 10 meters. It is easily done by changing out the 10.695 Mhz IF crystal to one around 9.5 Mhz and doing a bit of tuning. I have several backup transmitters I have made from old CB's. If you need a radio for a beacon contact me. I will be glad to sell you one for a nominal charge.

Please QSL! Mick, KB4UPI