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Re: Planning a Portable Ultralight radio DXing Session – 2021
Thanks Jock for a good and comprehensive description of the planning. There is always good advice to give or receive.
Pedro Porres.
Córdoba, Spain.
Thanks Jock for a good and comprehensive description of the planning. There is always good advice to give or receive.
Pedro Porres.
Córdoba, Spain.
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Pedro Porres
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#30469
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Re: Planning a Portable Ultralight radio DXing Session – 2021
Excellent stuff. Thanks!
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Jock Elliott
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#30468
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Re: One modest log for the night
Well done and thanks for sharing this.
Paul
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Paul
Well done and thanks for sharing this.
Paul
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Paul
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Paul Blundell
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#30467
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One modest log for the night
02/16/21(02/17 UTC Date) 0040-0115 UTC 1260 KHz WWVT Christiansburg,VA Heard Classic orchestra music Bach,Beethoven, Etc TOH ID, and area of service Promo. Then started playing 50's Jazz. Signal
02/16/21(02/17 UTC Date) 0040-0115 UTC 1260 KHz WWVT Christiansburg,VA Heard Classic orchestra music Bach,Beethoven, Etc TOH ID, and area of service Promo. Then started playing 50's Jazz. Signal
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Alex
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#30466
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Planning a Portable Ultralight radio DXing Session – 2021
For some people this could be as easy as grabbing a radio as you head out the door; I have found that some more planning is required to get the most from my portable Ultralight radio DXing sessions.
For some people this could be as easy as grabbing a radio as you head out the door; I have found that some more planning is required to get the most from my portable Ultralight radio DXing sessions.
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Paul Blundell
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#30465
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1560 WFME off-air
I have been following the subject matter for about a week at WoR io group. Today the 50kW WFME on 1560kHz from New York City (Queens actually) went silent between 12Noon and 1PM EST (I don't have the
I have been following the subject matter for about a week at WoR io group. Today the 50kW WFME on 1560kHz from New York City (Queens actually) went silent between 12Noon and 1PM EST (I don't have the
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Paul S. in CT
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#30464
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Re: NHK1/891khz-JOHK
Nice job Paul.--
Paul
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Paul Blundell
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#30463
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NHK1/891khz-JOHK
No ID's heard but talking with Chris Kadlec the music I heard would match their program schedule and this is the only NHK1 outlet on 891khz. Recorded Tue. Feb. 16th 2021 at 1719UTC in McGrath,
No ID's heard but talking with Chris Kadlec the music I heard would match their program schedule and this is the only NHK1 outlet on 891khz. Recorded Tue. Feb. 16th 2021 at 1719UTC in McGrath,
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Paul B. Walker, Jr.
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#30462
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Group Survey
Just on two years ago, I ran a survey on the group, I have just updated this and would like to see where it is at and how the hobby has changed for you in that
Just on two years ago, I ran a survey on the group, I have just updated this and would like to see where it is at and how the hobby has changed for you in that
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Paul Blundell
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#30461
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Facebook Group
For those who don't know, we have a fairly active Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1604530559767076
This is mostly used for posting photos and videos, it has some interesting posts at
For those who don't know, we have a fairly active Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1604530559767076
This is mostly used for posting photos and videos, it has some interesting posts at
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Paul Blundell
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#30460
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Re: Returning to the world of ULR DXing, what's on the approved list these days???
I've been having recent fun with the new Tecsun PL-330, it has SSB with only 10Hz steps. Fits all the original requirements (less than 20 cu. in and under $100). I also have 2 analogs the Tecsun
I've been having recent fun with the new Tecsun PL-330, it has SSB with only 10Hz steps. Fits all the original requirements (less than 20 cu. in and under $100). I also have 2 analogs the Tecsun
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Paul S. in CT
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#30459
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Re: Digitech AR1458 AM FM transistor radio
Over the past few weeks I have been spending more time using this.
I have found that it's good for stronger stations (mainly the 50kw big guns from Victoria). I did test it out on the FM band on my
Over the past few weeks I have been spending more time using this.
I have found that it's good for stronger stations (mainly the 50kw big guns from Victoria). I did test it out on the FM band on my
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Paul Blundell
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#30458
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Re: Radio Plans 2021
Now six weeks in to the year, this is gong fairly well:
- Continue with my long term DXing project - in 2021 I will be expanding this. Done and started the DX2021 challenge.
- Expanding my time and
Now six weeks in to the year, this is gong fairly well:
- Continue with my long term DXing project - in 2021 I will be expanding this. Done and started the DX2021 challenge.
- Expanding my time and
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Paul Blundell
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#30457
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Re: Batteries
Just an update on my battery situation.
My original rechargeables from Coles were lost recently (long story), I have also found that the $7 4 x AA or AAA's were no longer being sold, they have now
Just an update on my battery situation.
My original rechargeables from Coles were lost recently (long story), I have also found that the $7 4 x AA or AAA's were no longer being sold, they have now
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Paul Blundell
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#30456
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Portable Ultralight DXing Session - 16/02/2021 - Talbot Road Lookout
Date: 16/02/2021
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Talbot Road Lookout, Launceston Tasmania
Notes: A portable late morning session. Signals were as I expected with the 50kw big gun stations all hitting
Date: 16/02/2021
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Talbot Road Lookout, Launceston Tasmania
Notes: A portable late morning session. Signals were as I expected with the 50kw big gun stations all hitting
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Paul Blundell
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#30455
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Re: Returning to the world of ULR DXing, what's on the approved list these days???
Welcome back to the group, Alex! Yes, the SRF-29, 39, 49 and 59 series of analog Ultralights have been discontinued by Sony for quite a while. Occasionally NOS units will show up on eBay, though,
Welcome back to the group, Alex! Yes, the SRF-29, 39, 49 and 59 series of analog Ultralights have been discontinued by Sony for quite a while. Occasionally NOS units will show up on eBay, though,
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Gary DeBock
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#30454
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Trans Tasman Loggings - 15/02/2021
Date: 15/02/2021
Time: 10:00 PM
Location: Home, Launceston Tasmania
Notes: A night time session from home. My aim was tracking down as many New Zealand statins as possible.
Date: 15/02/2021
Time: 10:00 PM
Location: Home, Launceston Tasmania
Notes: A night time session from home. My aim was tracking down as many New Zealand statins as possible.
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Paul Blundell
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#30453
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Re: Returning to the world of ULR DXing, what's on the approved list these days???
Hey Gary,
Nice to hear from you again sir!!!! BTW, you adjusted the loop stick antenna on the SRF-39 and it was working great till the volume pot started to wear out.... :/. And I now see Sony
Hey Gary,
Nice to hear from you again sir!!!! BTW, you adjusted the loop stick antenna on the SRF-39 and it was working great till the volume pot started to wear out.... :/. And I now see Sony
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Alex
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#30452
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Re: Portable FM Session - 13/02/2021 - Mt George Lookout
Thanks Jay.
Very interesting to hear the differences between our FM bands. We have a few low power stations down the bottom end for church groups, horse racing and the like.
Thanks Jay.
Very interesting to hear the differences between our FM bands. We have a few low power stations down the bottom end for church groups, horse racing and the like.
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Paul Blundell
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#30451
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Re: Returning to the world of ULR DXing, what's on the approved list these days???
Hi Alex, from my experience I can recommend the Sangean DT-250 that I have been using for a month and with which I am starting at the same time in the Dx of MW and in the Ultralight Dx. It is simple
Hi Alex, from my experience I can recommend the Sangean DT-250 that I have been using for a month and with which I am starting at the same time in the Dx of MW and in the Ultralight Dx. It is simple
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Pedro Porres
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#30450
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