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The article "Exploring the World of 10 Meter Beacons" by Ken Reitz, KS4ZR, provides an in-depth look at 10-meter beacon operations, focusing on their utility for propagation analysis. It details FCC Rules part 97.203 governing beacon stations, including license requirements, power limits (under 100 watts), and the specified band segment of 28.200-28.300 MHz for U.S. operations. The content highlights the diversity in beacon construction, from converted CB radios to home-brew QRP transmitters, and discusses the robust operating conditions these 24/7 stations endure. The resource presents several case studies of active 10-meter beacon operators like Ron Anderson KA0PSE/B, Domenic Bianco KC9GNK/B, and Bill Hays WJ5O/B, detailing their equipment, antenna setups, and typical signal report volumes. It also introduces the NCDXF/IARU International Beacon Project, which features 18 synchronized beacons worldwide transmitting on 28.200 MHz at varying power levels (100W, 10W, 1W, 100mW) to facilitate propagation testing. The article also covers the PropNet Project utilizing PSK31 on 28.131 MHz and the 250 Synchronized Propagation Beacon Project on 28.250 MHz. Practical advice for monitoring includes using the RST reporting method, understanding the impact of the solar cycle on 10-meter propagation, and tips for setting up a personal beacon, such as frequency selection and power output considerations. The IY4M Guglielmo Marconi Memorial Beacon Robot on 28.195 MHz is also mentioned for its automatic QSO mode. The article concludes with a list of other resources for 10-meter beacon information.

A home made QRSS beacon project for the 10 MHz by VK2ZAY

Home made keyer with 8 memories, auto spacing, adjustable speed & weighting, separate paddle and key inputs, beacon mode, positive or negative keying, fuse, extremely low power requirements, and a bullet proof housing by AA5TB

By Justin Glasener K9MU

2,6 and 10 meters beacon located at Lake White, Ohio

The MicroBeacon is the combination of a memory keyer and controllable RF attenuator.

Introduction to WSPR beacons. Article describe WSPR2 and WSPR15 beaconing mode and include a frequency reference table for both WSPR modes

DIY beacon for six meters band by K9MU

30 meters beacon from UK. QRSS is a method of sending very slow morse code.

10MHz WSPR and QRSS Transmitter Project

An home made CW beacon transmitter project running 1.5 W on the 80 meters band

Homebrew, QRP, Beacons & Diplomatic / Spy Radio

A QRSS beacon on 30 meter band project wind and solar powered based on a loop antenna.

PilotMORSE is a great home solution for private pilots or aspiring professionals who want to hone their Morse code skills used to identify VORTACs, localizers, and marker beacons. PilotMORSE takes you through the alphabet with an advanced neural network algorithm that adjusts the pace of presentation based on your responses.

Beacon website of WE4S, Grady Donaldson, located in McDonough, GA. EM73TM.

Ham radio blog dedicated to WX Sat reception in particular NOAA satellites, antenna homebrewing and beacon reception by F4CWH

N4PAL 10 Meter, 28.214MHz Radio Beacon Site Information and Siginal Report Logging