It is legal as long as there's a control operator present at all times while the beacon is running. And of course all other amateur rules apply, such as power limits, etc. -- Tom Sevart N2UHC St.

He's also got a 10 meter beacon, so that may have been why I was confused. If he's running one on 30 meters, there has to be a control operator present while it's running. Yes, that's right. --

Now's a good time to "ask Riley" since he is no longer an employee of the FCC !! -- David Martin - K5DCM ---o0o--- Mountain Home, Arkansas Guns don't kill people,

I heard Riley Holingsworth speak at a hamfest after his retirement. At the end of his talk he said "The best advice I can give you is 'NEVER ask the FCC to formerly clarify anything.'" 73, Tim

I heard his 30 meter beacon on the air the other afternoon and his running a beacon there , was quite a surprise , but what was an even bigger surprise is that it sends� /B identifying it

I'm guessing a 4SQRP E-Mail Reflector member named "Riley" would come in real handy !! hi hi -- David Martin - K5DCM ---o0o--- Mountain Home, Arkansas Guns don't

I should have titled my original message 30 meter or 10 MHZ. Al's beacon sits on 10.128.9 MHZ. I missed the c in Mc. I'm showing my age :o( sri for the confusion. Now, does "may be automatically

Part 97.203 subpart d: (d) A beacon may be automatically controlled while it is transmitting on the 28.20�28.30 MHz, 50.06�50.08 MHz, 144.275�144.300 MHz, 222.05�222.06 MHz or

There's a section about beacon operation but right now I'll be darned if I can remember what section it is. -- Tom Sevart N2UHC St. Paul, KS

Terry, Beacons operating from 28.200 to 28.300 MHz can be automatically operated. I've been running a beacon on 28.233 for a number of years now. -- Tom Sevart N2UHC St. Paul, KS

Good eye! Knowing this , I won't have to feel uneasy about sending money forms through the mail. shawnr

I have ordered a lot of components from Dan. I have always been happy with his service and items. Wendell N7WM

Yes , Dan has been on there for a few months now and I for one , find it so much easier to find myself ordering from him . Charlie , W5COV

What's the post date on that info? shawnr

Just did a search on "QRP" to see if there was anything of interest, and something caught my eye... Seller was located in Missoula, Montana and I did a double take... Dan's is on eBay, and is taking

I am grateful for the amateur radio design, "working class". We come to see radio in all kinds of ways. I came to see radio needing a leg to stand on. Give me some platform to oscillate from .

Iowa High AltitudeBalloon launch will take place this Friday in Iowa City,IA. Detailsbelow. ---------------------------------- I lovethis radio stuff ! 72 WAØITP www.wa0itp.com www.4sqrp.com

Thanks Chuck, When checking out the requirements for an HF beacon for the balloon flights, I read parts 97.109 (Station Control), .201 (Auxiliary Station), .203 (Beacon Station), and .213

Terry, On 10 meters, beacons can be unattended. Chuck Carpenter, W5USJ EM22cv, Rains Co. TX

I see Al's 10M beacon on the RBN every day, and am just wondering if anyone heard it direct? Al do you get many signal reports? How much power are you running? I've often thought about a club