This got me thinking; what sort of setup would you need to keep power consumption to an absolute minimum if you were to operate on a 24 hr basis?
For the transmitter, perhaps the U3S?
For the PC, a raspberry pi running a version of Linux that supports WSPR 2. Or a banana pi? Something that is more economical than a laptop.
For the receiver...?
Of course if you are TX only then the pooter and receiver are not necessary for continuous operation.
As an alternative to the U3S and unknown receiver, perhaps the FT817 with the TCXO accessory if necessary?
Or convince the Ukraine Transverter mob to make WSPR versions of their single band PSK31 transceivers?
But that means a transceiver for each band you want to operate on... $$$s
And everything powered by a solar panel and battery...
Then again, you can buy a fair bit of 240v for the price of a solar panel and battery!
I know all the above is a bit pie-in-the-sky but it got me thinking of the possibilities for a while.
What do you think?
Cheers
Nev
PS. Another reason for this post is to keep the WSPR topic ticking over
