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Heard SAQ for the first time over the air (lemmy.world)
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/49066728

The transmitter in Grimeton -over a 100 years old now- transmitted today. They start it up many times a year, but it only transmits like twice a year and then only for a few minutes.

I've been there a number of times when they started it up, even once participated, but now I've finally tested the receiver-kit i assembled.

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[–] 3 points 3 months ago (1 child)

I watched a livestream of one run and that was such an awesome thing to see. Though I'd heard some local hams call it 'the steam engine' - bit of a disappointment that it ran with an electric motor after all 😁

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 3 months ago

    I know what you mean, but ....each key-press releases 200Kw into the antenna. A steam engine will never maintain a constant speed with such pulsating load. The tricks Alexander came up with to solve it with the electric drive is truly impressive, I don't see that happening with steam.

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