The Edinburgh 23cm beacon GB3EDN is back on the air after a move to a new location at the QTH of GM4HWO on the south side of Edinburgh. It has moved about 1.5 km south from its previous site in the University of Edinburgh, Kings Buildings Campus.
The frequency is 1296.990MHz. It sends its callsign GB3EDN and QRA locator (IO85jv) in both FSK and JT4 once per minute.
The new site is about 200m higher than the previous site and it is hoped that coverage is somewhat improved. It has a clear view from NW through to the east giving good coverage up the East coast and across the North Sea to Scandinavia. It is also hoped that there will be better propagation to the south from the new site.
Looking north from beacon. Arthur’s Seat visible in distance.
The antenna is an omnidirectional “big wheel – clover leaf” type housed in a radome fabricated from a Marley plastic 110 mm drain pipe coupler and two stop ends.
Spots on Beaconspot will be appreciated!
Brian Flynn, GM8BJF
12 March 2024 – Hot News – John GM8OTI reports reception of GB3EDN in the depths of Morningside!