VA2IW/B 10 GHz Transmit Beacon
By: Bertrand Zauhar, VE2ZAZ - VA2IW
Last updated: 2026/09/14. The latest changes are shown in red font


Frequency:
CW ID:
Output Power:
Antenna:
Location:
Elevation:
 10,368.420 MHz, CW-modulated. Frequency is GPS-referenced.
"VA2IW/B FN25BK 73", followed by a 15-second key-down period.
Approximately 500 mW at the antenna.
16-slot waveguide antenna. almost-omnidirectional, horizontal polarization.
FN25bk (Gatineau, Québec, Canada). 45° 26' 22'' N  75° 52' 29'' W
13m (42 ft) AGL, 146m (480 ft) ASL.

The beacon carrier frequency is referenced to a 10MHz GPS-disciplined Oscillator. The resulting frequency accuracy should be of better than +/- 1 Hz at the target frequency.

 NOTE: This 10 GHz beacon may be shut off during microwave contests and activity periods in which the author participates.
 
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