Beacon Lists for Propagation Monitoring and Research
Comprehensive Beacon Resources
Beacon lists are essential tools for amateur radio operators looking to enhance their propagation knowledge. These lists provide detailed information on various beacons across different frequency bands, including HF, VHF, and UHF. By monitoring these beacons, operators can assess real-time propagation conditions, making informed decisions for DXing and contesting activities. Understanding beacon functionality aids in optimizing station performance and improving communication efficiency.
Key resources include the NCDXF/IARU Beacon List, G3USF's Worldwide Lists, and various regional beacon compilations. These lists adhere to standards set by organizations like the IARU and provide critical insights into beacon transmission schedules and frequencies. Familiarity with these resources is vital for effective propagation studies and enhancing overall amateur radio operations.
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10 GHz beacons list source internet , spots from DXCluster , hearing from 10GHz band by OK1JKT -
Ten meters propagations beacons compiled by Bill Hays WJ5O -
List of beacons operating on 2 meters band -
LF Utility Stations 110-148 kHz maintained by Marco, IK1ODO -
Beaconspot.uk presents an accurate picture of microwave and VHF/UHF beacons in Europe, plus 6m beacons worldwide. -
List of european vhf uhf beacons by G4URH -
Comprehensive listing of all known current HF beacons from IARU Region 1 HF beacon coordinator -
Comprehensive list of beacons in the 50MHz band maintained since 2013 by G3USF. -
A list mantained by I5WBE of all beacons based in italy -
This table gives the minute and second of the start of the first transmission within the hour for each beacon on each frequency. -
Google map beacon map on 10 meter -
Beacons on 4 meter band -
A list of HF VHF UHF Beacon list from New Zealand. All beacons from 20m to 3cm -
List of Worldwide HF Beacons published by RSGB. The beacon service is a vital part of amateur radio propagation knowledge. Updates to the HF list, which is is a heavily edit form of the G3USF list, are continued by the current committee. It now only contains beacons that are known to be active and have been heard recently.