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Re: New Design 3 inch (76mm) Baby FSL Antenna-- a Tiny Thriller
Wow. That sounds like an interesting idea. It looks to work well. I assume they are custom built?
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Grouping Stations
Paul Blundell
Hi all.
I am in the process of setting up some groups in my database, at this point I am grouping them by these types: National (ABC) Commercial Racing Community This will be used for my next round of radio challenges. Any other suggestions? Paul
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Re: DX
On Sun, Jun 20, 2021 at 08:09 PM, Frank Standford wrote:
Hi Frank, I don't know if you have seen the 35 page major article linked below, but it features extremely detailed reviews of five popular DXing portables (with four of them "official" Ultralights) https://dreamcrafts.box.com/s/8y6855bnfmy45rnk46mzr7hb4pwjz8u8 Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA)
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Re: New Design 3 inch (76mm) Baby FSL Antenna-- a Tiny Thriller
On Sun, Jun 20, 2021 at 07:03 PM, Paul Blundell wrote:
Well done and thanks for sharing this, it looks like it works very well.Thanks Paul, As you may know, your 3" FSL antenna was actually the "movie star" in the video posted 2 years ago at the following link. Your model uses 125mm long ferrite rods, while the new model uses 100mm long ferrite rods. As it works out with the Ukrainian ferrite selling cartel, the shorter rods are significantly cheaper New Design 3 Inch (76mm) Baby FSL Antenna Demo Video - YouTube Gary
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Re: DX
Paul Blundell
I got mine from Jaycar, I am not sure if they sell / post to the USA. I think some of the C.CRANE radios are similar. https://ccrane.com/cc-skywave-ssb-am-fm-shortwave-weather-vhf-aviation-and-ssb-bands-portable-travel-radio/
On Mon, Jun 21, 2021 at 1:09 PM Frank Standford <dxer2k1@...> wrote:
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Re: New Design 3 inch (76mm) Baby FSL Antenna-- a Tiny Thriller
On Sun, Jun 20, 2021 at 08:11 PM, Frank Standford wrote:
How do you connect that to the radio? Does the radio needs to be fiddled with to allow this to work?Hi Frank, No wire connection is necessary between the radio and FSL antenna-- it uses inductive coupling. The FSL antenna can dramatically boost up any radio signal received on a portable, once the FSL antenna is tuned to the same frequency as the radio. A detailed guide on using the FSL antenna is posted at .FSL (Ferrite Sleeve Loop) Antenna Tuning Course - YouTube Gary
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Re: New Design 3 inch (76mm) Baby FSL Antenna-- a Tiny Thriller
How do you connect that to the radio? Does the radio needs to be fiddled with to allow this to work?
Sent: Monday, June 21, 2021 at 12:02 PM
From: "Paul Blundell" <tanger32au@...> To: main@ultralightdx.groups.io Subject: Re: [UltralightDX] New Design 3 inch (76mm) Baby FSL Antenna-- a Tiny Thriller Well done and thanks for sharing this, it looks like it works very well.
I love my 3" FSL and use it often.
Paul
On Mon, Jun 21, 2021 at 11:55 AM Gary DeBock via groups.io <D1028Gary=aol.com@groups.io> wrote:
In the latest of the "lean and mean" FSL antennas developed during the Pandemic, the new 3 inch Baby FSL was an experiment to cram the most sensitive 1162/46 Litz wire and the sharpest-tuning "384P* variable cap onto the shortest yet ferrite material-- the 100mm x 8mm Russian surplus ferrite rods. The result is a tiny little DXing firecracker weighing only 2.4 pounds (1.1kg). In the video linked below the new antenna boosts a daytime DX fringe signal from 980-CKNW (50 kW at 156 miles) from S1 up to around S9. All the parts necessary to construct his little monster are readily available, so hopefully it will make a serious dent in the Baby FSL waiting list (4) New 3 inch (76mm) Baby FSL antenna-- a Tiny Thriller - YouTube Paul
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Re: DX
I have been mostly listening to HF aero and some broadcast stations.
That looks like a good radio, can you buy them here in the US of A? I had a redsun radio, that worked well.
Sent: Monday, June 21, 2021 at 11:39 AM
From: "Paul Blundell" <tanger32au@...> To: main@ultralightdx.groups.io Subject: Re: [UltralightDX] DX Hi,
I use a few different radios. My main Ultralight radio is my Digitech AR-1733. I also use my Teac PR130 at times. What radios do you own?
I see you are a new member on here, welcome to the group. What have been your main radio interests until now?
Paul
On Mon, Jun 21, 2021 at 10:49 AM <dxer2k1@...> wrote:
Paul
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Re: New Design 3 inch (76mm) Baby FSL Antenna-- a Tiny Thriller
Paul Blundell
Well done and thanks for sharing this, it looks like it works very well. I love my 3" FSL and use it often. Paul
In the latest of the "lean and mean" FSL antennas developed during the Pandemic, the new 3 inch Baby FSL was an experiment to cram the most sensitive 1162/46 Litz wire and the sharpest-tuning "384P* variable cap onto the shortest yet ferrite material-- the 100mm x 8mm Russian surplus ferrite rods. The result is a tiny little DXing firecracker weighing only 2.4 pounds (1.1kg). In the video linked below the new antenna boosts a daytime DX fringe signal from 980-CKNW (50 kW at 156 miles) from S1 up to around S9. All the parts necessary to construct his little monster are readily available, so hopefully it will make a serious dent in the Baby FSL waiting list (4) New 3 inch (76mm) Baby FSL antenna-- a Tiny Thriller - YouTube --
Paul
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New Design 3 inch (76mm) Baby FSL Antenna-- a Tiny Thriller
In the latest of the "lean and mean" FSL antennas developed during the Pandemic, the new 3 inch Baby FSL was an experiment to cram the most sensitive 1162/46 Litz wire and the sharpest-tuning "384P* variable cap onto the shortest yet ferrite material-- the 100mm x 8mm Russian surplus ferrite rods. The result is a tiny little DXing firecracker weighing only 2.4 pounds (1.1kg). In the video linked below the new antenna boosts a daytime DX fringe signal from 980-CKNW (50 kW at 156 miles) from S1 up to around S9. All the parts necessary to construct his little monster are readily available, so hopefully it will make a serious dent in the Baby FSL waiting list (4) New 3 inch (76mm) Baby FSL antenna-- a Tiny Thriller - YouTube
73 and Good DX, Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA)
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Re: DX
Paul Blundell
Hi, I use a few different radios. My main Ultralight radio is my Digitech AR-1733. I also use my Teac PR130 at times. What radios do you own? I see you are a new member on here, welcome to the group. What have been your main radio interests until now? Paul
On Mon, Jun 21, 2021 at 10:49 AM <dxer2k1@...> wrote:
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DX
HELLO.
What do you use for ultralight dx?
My radios are too big, what is a good starter radio?
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Re: Audio Recording/Audio Recorder recommendations?
Paul Blundell
Sounds like a real winner. I have used a couple of digital recorders in the past but nothing of late, I might need to look into getting another one. Paul
On Mon, Jun 21, 2021 at 1:49 AM richard ferranti <remler@...> wrote: I’ve been using my DR-05 for years .... for line recording and using its excellent built-in dual microphones. Works flawlessly. I power mine with rechargeable AA batteries since it’s used for hours every week. Highly recommended! --
Paul
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Re: Audio Recording/Audio Recorder recommendations?
Zacharias Liangas
I used a Q3 tecsun recorder player with FM radio for long time till i started my SdR
MY review https://gadgets-zliangas.blogspot.com/2015/10/tecsun-q3-review.html In contrast to the most of the above it is a simple model recording only in MP3 128/44 mode with steps of 1 hours if the recording lasts more ti has very good sound quality via earphones in MP3/WMA/WAW playback ICR100 is also good with good sensitivity in MW/FM with slightly less bass in earphones Also good audio via the speakers. FM sensitivity is better than PL380 The generated files are of type RECxx.mp3
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1100kHz mais mais brazil
from my latest monitoring at https://wp.me/pcMZHt-4R here is a log that needs clarification
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Re: Audio Recording/Audio Recorder recommendations?
Wolfgang von Poellnitz
I also use the DR-05X for quite some while, can only underline the good results. Besides this I had tested the Zoom H-1n which is also fine in recording but emitts a lot of RFI noise as the components are not shielded. Also fine any very small is the Olympus LS-P4 which I use with the radios from time to time but more in the office or when travelling. For simple recording purposes also useful is the Tecsun ICR-100 which adds another loadspeaker of decent quality. Good recording except from old radios with very small line our put levels. The Tecsun has no noise (RFI) as it is a simple usb recorder and no pulse recorder. The mp3 files of the Tecsun show no date/ time in case this important for you. Good luck!
Wolfgang Austria
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Sony SRF-T615 availability?
James A. \(Andy\) Moorer
Anybody know how to get a Sony SRF-T615? Mine died last week - I've had it over 10 years. Won't wake up any more. I checked the usual sources and couldn't find any for sale. Thoughts?
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Re: Audio Recording/Audio Recorder recommendations?
richard ferranti
I’ve been using my DR-05 for years .... for line recording and using its excellent built-in dual microphones. Works flawlessly. I power mine with rechargeable AA batteries since it’s used for hours every week. Highly recommended!
— Rick W6NIR
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Re: Audio Recording/Audio Recorder recommendations?
Johnny
Hi Jerry,
How does it do with a line in from your radio? Great I imagine, as that is its primary purpose, I would guess? But how is it recording a "live" source, like something in the room or a outdoor sound? Thanks a lot! Johnny
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Re: Tecsun PL-368 Manual / Enhanced Convenient Tuning (ETM+)
Robert Conboy
What I find very annoying about the PL-330 is somewhere in the gain algorithm. Not sure if it’s the same thing you’re reporting as annoying soft-mute. There seems to be discreet steps of gain/attenuation without hysteresis, so the loudness often flutters rapidly at some medium to low signal levels, even if the signal strength is relatively steady.
If the DSP is lowering the audio gain when signal strength or SNR is below a threshold, then it’s soft-mute. But if the DSP is raising the IF gain (or its equivalent in software) when signal strength is below a threshold then it’s AGC. Either will create the same rapid fluttering change in volume if gain/attenuation is in discreet steps and there is no hysteresis, because noise, being random, is constantly crossing above and below the threshold. If the time constant is around 1/10 of a second then the flutter rate may be in same neighborhood. I think its a bug or something overlooked by their engineers and QC. Rob
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