WW2DEM Radio
Chuck Chandler
Museum Ships Radio Weekend
Steve Syrotynski
WW2DEM is most often available on the following days, times, modes, and frequencies:
Saturdays - 0900-1130 local time: 3885 kc AM, 7062 kc or 14062 kc CW, 7262 kc or 14262 kc SSB, 146.52 mc FM
If we are not calling CQ we may be performing maintenance. We will monitor our frequencies, so please give us a call (USS SLATER 518-431-1943).
USS SLATER Radio (WW2DEM) is a volunteer effort. Therefore, activities are subject to change. If you would like to schedule a contact with WW2DEM please contact Chuck, WS1L at chandlerusm@gmail.com.
WW2DEM uses the original ship’s wire antennas on the high frequency bands.
When transmitting on AM we are usually using a TCS-13 set, with an output of about 15 watts.
When operating on FM, we are using an iCom 229H feeding a vintage vertical ground plane antenna located on the ship’s yardarm.
On CW and SSB we can use either an Elecraft K2 or an iCom 765, both with 100 watts of output power.
This 1940s vintage TBL transmitter operates in conjunction with the appropriate Navy receivers. It can produce up to 200 watts in AM mode or 400 watts in CW.
Morse code or CW may be generated via straight key, electronic keyer, or by 1940s era semi-automatic Viibroplex or Lionel J-36 Navy Speed Keys.
You can also look for WW2DEM on the spotting networks and the Reverse Beacon Network to find where we have been heard recently.
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