4 Feb 2011

E-field probe test on 8.76kHz away from home

G3XBM E-field probe for 8-9kHz
With my 5W QRSS3 beacon on 8.76kHz I went out looking for my signal at the local National trust car park 1.6km from home. On the 80cm loop signals were as expected but on the E-field probe disappointing when compared with the results with G6ALB's signal at the home QTH a few evenings ago. Although I could detect my earth-mode signal using the EFP with it flat on the ground there was no copy with the probe handheld in the air. The e-field probe schematic is attached.

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