New VK4 1296 MHz beacon.

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VK4AFL
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New VK4 1296 MHz beacon.

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There is a new 23 cm beacon located at Warwick airfield QG51XU VK4UA on 1296.464 MHz. Its running 400 mw less cable losses to a horizontally polarised slot antenna with an EIRP of 1.5 watts. I have been receiving it [QG62OM, 145 km] up to S3 other times in the noise so from Brisbane its good DX.

73, Trevor, VK4AFL.
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Re: New VK4 1296 MHz beacon.

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Rcvd here 51 steady on a 45 eL loop yagi
Will try the dish next time QRV.........
VK2AZ
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Re: New VK4 1296 MHz beacon.

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Is this a personal beacon?
Will it have a VK4R-- callsign?
Hilary - VK2AZ
Glenmore Park NSW
QF56IF31
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