Thanks. As I am focusing more on the FM band this makes sense. -- Paul - Moderator UltralightDX

and with medium wave and shortwave, it is dependent on the time of day, and the season, and even the strength that it is heard, so "anything that you can't hear every night of the year" can be

Replying to Andy's comment.... In 1961, I heard on my 6-Traansistor radio from my front yard in Houston Texas clear channels WHO, WMAQ, WLS, WLW, WSM, KDKA and many others. It was DX for me :) It is,

After having a wee think about this... For AM - anything that you can't hear every night of the year. For FM - anything that you can't hear 24/7/365. Andy CHCH NZ Life Member, NZRDXL

Thanks for the excellent reply. I am focusing on the FM BCB and have been getting some interesting results. I need to spend more time logging what is "normal" to know what is abnormal. -- Paul -

Rather tricky, and unique answers abound. Since you didn't post ANY information, there are two basic ways... by distance, or a formula that factors distance and TX power. Some folks think a 50kW

If a station is not commonly heard, it is DX. Distance isn't a condition. Russ Edmunds WB2BJH Blue Bell, PA Grid FN20id From: main@UltralightDX.groups.io <main@UltralightDX.groups.io> on behalf

What is the measure / point that you use to class a signal as DX or not? -- Paul - Moderator UltralightDX

I have been looking for a way to carry my portable radio collection and my other ultralight related items. I have used a variety of bags and cases in the past. I started searching both online and

This is the final group of Hong Kong loggings and MP3 recording links, finishing out a list of over 100 DX stations and many additional recordings. Highlights in this group were the four long range DX

This case is one that I have had for a few months, it has been used in a few different ways. Firstly, it was used with my radio scanners and then for storage at home. It was purchased from Super

Jaycar sells to the United States and has a website (www.jaycar.us) specifically for that purpose. I've ordered two AR-1780s from them and have generally been satisfied. They are practically identical

Hi all An amendment in regard to the capacitors in both circuits They are 1n5 rpt 1n5 (1.5nf) 73 Toy VK2IC

Hong Kong has had more than its share of excitement recently, but three months ago the excitement for me was trying to sort out a huge maze of unfamiliar AM-DX stations. A wicked combination of RFI,

Ccrane TCF. with FSL antenna Has anyone experimented using a FSL with the Ccrane TCF? I woul imagine either inductively coupling an FSL to the large Ccrane pickup or hardwiring the FSL output to the

Thanks Gary. That is exactly what I was looking for. 73 de Jim Barbre KB7YSY

Hello Jim, <<< I am interested in building a 3" Baby FSL antenna and have a few questions. >>> Glad to help! The 3 Inch Baby FSL project is essentially a rework of the 3.5 Inch "Frequent Flyer"

<<< I have also made the same mistake when fixing mine of gluing both sections together. Mine will be used until it dies. >>> Thanks Paul, Actually the PL-380 will work fine after you do this

Thanks for the information and follow up post on this. I have also made the same mistake when fixing mine of gluing both sections together. Mine will be used until it dies. -- Paul -

I am interested in building a 3" Baby FSL antenna and have a few questions. I just ordered 24 ferrite rods, but they are 8mm x 140mm, slightly longer than the ones Gary used. What impact, if any,