I've been consistently noticing that the number of stations who are hearing me at any given moment is usually a few stations more that the number I’m hearing, (i.e. my "voice" generally outperforms my "ears"). The ratio fluctuates but usually rests at about 4:3 (heard by/hearing). I suppose the solution is to use separate antennae for TX and RX, (i.e. a better RX antenna). Any ideas?

73. Larry, AC7SM

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=logo#/group.php?gid=163323761585

An open Facebook group devoted to amateur radio operators who utilize the WSPR mode and anyone interested in low powered, narrowband radio transmission. If you have a Facebook account check it out.

I have been posting news of interest to low-powered digital radio enthusiasts and regularly announcing our Wednesday and weekend Special Activities. Other members have been posting information about their radio equipment and apparatus setup, photos of themselves in their shacks, screen shots of unusual waterfall activity, etc...

Have fun! 73

-Larry, AC7SM

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=logo#/group.php?gid=163323761585

An open Facebook group devoted to amateur radio operators who utilize the WSPR mode and anyone interested in low powered, narrowband radio transmission.

-Larry, AC7SM

WSPR group on Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=logo#/group.php?gid=163323761585

An open Facebook group devoted to amateur radio operators who utilize the WSPR mode and anyone interested in low powered, narrowband radio transmission.

-Larry, AC7SM

Does anyone else ever see this phenomenon? -see attached WSPR screen captures

I have been seeing it during the late afternoon and early evening time frame here in the southwestern US.

http://axis1.bizland.com/ac7sm/wspr_002.JPG
http://axis1.bizland.com/ac7sm/wspr_005.JPG

Also if anyone has any links to homebrew attenuator projects please post.

Cheers from chilly Las Vegas! (currently 47 degrees F)

-Larry AC7SM

Hi everyone,

Just a few quick notes on the WSPR setup here:

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, Grid: DM26IE
Rig: Yaesu FT-897 usually @5W
Antenna: Yaesu ATAS-100 (mounted on roof w/ chickenwire ground plane)
Interface: WMR Rigblaster Plus

-Larry AC7SM