K5CM FMT - October 1, 2008 Results
Transmit frequencies in Hz
K5CM
160 Meters - 1846007.432 (9:45 pm CDT)
K5CM FMT - 160 meter readings ( 1846007.432 Hz)
| K1GGI | EMA | 1846007.55 | 10/1/2008 | 9:50:45 PM | |
| W3JW | VA | 1846007.425 | 10/1/2008 | 9:51:18 PM | |
| W9TJ | IL | 1846007.46 | 10/1/2008 | 9:51:33 PM | Winner of first entry to be within 100 millihertz |
| W1PW | AZ | 1846007.53 | 10/1/2008 | 9:52:21 PM | |
| W0PHD | MN | 1846007.777 | 10/1/2008 | 9:52:27 PM | |
| W0HBK | IA | 1846007.5 | 10/1/2008 | 9:52:41 PM | |
| WB3AKD | VA | 1846007.622 | 10/1/2008 | 9:53:38 PM | |
| N7EP | WWA | 1846007.51 | 10/1/2008 | 9:55:35 PM | |
| K6APW | EB | 1846007.86 | 10/1/2008 | 9:55:39 PM | |
| N8OB | OH | 1846009.131 | 10/1/2008 | 9:55:49 PM | |
| K8JQ | WV | 1846007.6 | 10/1/2008 | 9:56:19 PM | |
| K8JQ | WV | 1846007.68 | 10/1/2008 | 9:56:48 PM | |
| WA2DVU | SNJ | 0 | 10/1/2008 | 9:57:08 PM | |
| N8OB | OH | 1846007.561 | 10/1/2008 | 9:57:22 PM | |
| W6OQI | LAX | 1846007.36 | 10/1/2008 | 9:57:37 PM | |
| K6OQK | LAX | 1846007.435 | 10/1/2008 | 9:58:00 PM | |
| W3JW | VA | 1846007.426 | 10/1/2008 | 9:58:31 PM | |
| WA1ABI | RI | 1846132.561 | 10/1/2008 | 10:00:23 PM | |
| VE2IQ | ON | 1846007.437 | 10/1/2008 | 10:01:23 PM | |
| W3JW | VA | 1846007.432 | 10/1/2008 | 10:02:18 PM | Winner of absolute accuracy within 30 minutes |
| WB0LXZ | KS | 1846007.538 | 10/1/2008 | 10:05:13 PM | |
| K9KK | OK | 1846007.583 | 10/1/2008 | 10:05:18 PM | |
| W1BW | EMA | 1846007.575 | 10/1/2008 | 10:05:20 PM | |
| WA3BDV | EPA | 1846006 | 10/1/2008 | 10:06:13 PM | |
| W0CNN | CO | 1846007.431 | 10/1/2008 | 10:09:14 PM | |
| W0CNN | CO | 1846007.446 | 10/1/2008 | 10:11:53 PM | |
| W0CNN | CO | 1846007.438 | 10/1/2008 | 10:13:23 PM |
Sort by as received.
The above list shows the entries as received. Notice that W3JW would have been the first to submit an entry within 100 millihertz, but since he submitted multiple entries with the last one counting, he improved his reading, winning the "best absolute accuracy", but giving up his "better than 100 millihertz" position to W9TJ. Also notice that K1GGI made his submission almost 2 minutes before the end of the FMT, but missed the 100 millihertz cutoff by 18 millihertz.
K5CM FMT - 160 meter readings ( 1846007.432 Hz)
| W3JW | VA | 1846007.432 | 0.000 | 0.00E+00 | 10:02:18 PM | |
| K6OQK | LAX | 1846007.435 | 0.003 | 1.63E-09 | 9:58:00 PM | |
| VE2IQ | ON | 1846007.437 | 0.005 | 2.71E-09 | 10:01:23 PM | |
| W0CNN | CO | 1846007.438 | 0.006 | 3.25E-09 | 10:13:23 PM | |
| W9TJ | IL | 1846007.46 | 0.028 | 1.52E-08 | 9:51:33 PM | |
| W0HBK | IA | 1846007.5 | 0.068 | 3.68E-08 | 9:52:41 PM | |
| w6oqi | LAX | 1846007.36 | -0.072 | 3.90E-08 | 9:57:37 PM | |
| N7EP | WWA | 1846007.51 | 0.078 | 4.23E-08 | 9:55:35 PM | |
| W1PW | AZ | 1846007.53 | 0.098 | 5.31E-08 | 9:52:21 PM | |
| wb0lxz | KS | 1846007.538 | 0.106 | 5.74E-08 | 10:05:13 PM | |
| k1ggi | EMA | 1846007.55 | 0.118 | 6.39E-08 | 9:50:45 PM | |
| N8OB | OH | 1846007.561 | 0.129 | 6.99E-08 | 9:57:22 PM | |
| W1BW | EMA | 1846007.575 | 0.143 | 7.75E-08 | 10:05:20 PM | |
| K9KK | OK | 1846007.583 | 0.151 | 8.18E-08 | 10:05:18 PM | |
| WB3AKD | VA | 1846007.622 | 0.190 | 1.03E-07 | 9:53:38 PM | |
| K8JQ | WV | 1846007.68 | 0.248 | 1.34E-07 | 9:56:48 PM | |
| W0PHD | MN | 1846007.777 | 0.345 | 1.87E-07 | 9:52:27 PM | |
| K6APW | EB | 1846007.86 | 0.428 | 2.32E-07 | 9:55:39 PM | |
| WA3BDV | EPA | 1846006 | -1.432 | 7.76E-07 | 10:06:13 PM | |
| WA1ABI | RI | 1846132.561 | 125.129 | 6.78E-05 | 10:00:23 PM | |
| WA2DVU | SNJ | 0 | 9:57:08 PM |
Sorted by most accurate readings.
I first thought I would run this FMT on 80 meters, but after talking to Burt we decided that 160 meters offered the least amount of Doppler, thereby making this FMT more about speed than Doppler. After reading some of the comments it appears the Doppler was as bad as anyone can remember on 160 meters last evening.... oh well.... Even so, there were still four readings better than 10 millihertz, with Jeff hitting the nail on the head, followed by Burt, Bill, and Reid.
It seems everyone had fun with this new format so I'm sure we will be doing more, at least similar to this one. Maybe next time I will not hose up the "comments" by making a last minute fix hi hi.......
Rules used in this FMT:
This FMT will be a little different. Focused at not only accuracy but speed as well.
You must submit your entry within 30 minutes after the start of the run. You can submit your entry as soon as you hear the first dit of the transmission if you want. Keep in mind that I may change frequency after I send QRL (is the frequency in use) if someone is using the frequency.
A certificate will be given to the station posting a reading nearest the transmission frequency within the 30 minute reporting period.
A certificate will also be given to the first station posting a reading within 100 millihertz.
Up to three entry's will be allowed, but only the last one counts. You can try for both certificates, but again, only one entry is allowed (the last). I will leave it to you to maximize your chance with multiple submissions. If you should accidentally submit more than three times, the third entry will count.
Because we are still experimenting with this format there will not be a West coast run this time.
Transmitting equipment used by K5CM for this FMT:
A Trimble Thunderbolt GPS frequency source clocks a HP-3336B. A 10 db transistor amp follows and drives a 12BY7 / pair 6146. Then to the final amplifier, a Dentron 2500 running 500 watts on 160m. There are no mixers or any device in the chain of amplifiers that might impact the accuracy of the GPS frequency source. As a reality check, I periodically log the frequency source against WWVB. I monitor each transmission with a completely separate receive system to look for any instability or short term drift. The separate system is not locked to the GPS but calibrated by the GPS system before the FMT.
Antennas:
160 - Vertical
80 - Cage Dipole (favors East, West, and North)
40 - Dipole (favors East, West)
Current W6OQI FMT transmitting equipment:
My Transmitting setup consists of a HP Z3801 clocking a HP 3336B which drives a Johnson Viking I transmitter, the output of which is attenuated by a 6 db attenuator, to then drive an Icom PW-1 amplifier to about 500 watts. The antenna is an inverted Vee which favors north and south from the Los Angeles area.
Note: Because I put the results up quickly, there will be mistakes, so don't hesitate to point them out quickly.
73,
Connie
K5CM