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Will <will_k53@...>
Hi Group,
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Re: How To Make a Simple Powerful AM Loop Antenna ForFree
Paul Blundell
Yeah I didn't think it was a normal loop. I will have a play around with a few different lengths and directions to see what works best for me. From: policow6@... [ultralightdx] Sent: 28/07/2015 8:32 PM To: ultralightdx@... Subject: [ultralightdx] Re: How To Make a Simple Powerful AM Loop Antenna ForFree Actually this is not a loop antenna at all in eh traditinal use of the word and the loop isn't needed for it to work. If you string out a wire antenna of 30-40 feet or more, ground the near end (this is crucial) and bring it near your radio you will get a big level increase. Wrap it around the radio onec and you will have all the coupling you need but in most cases merely running it near the radio will do the trick. The loop of wire they show here is at best icing on the cake and will make little difference. Jay |
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Re: How To Make a Simple Powerful AM Loop Antenna For Free
kevin asato <kc6pob@...>
Reasonable thing to try if one has wire lying about - who in this hobby doesn't? Mine version was not free but i do similar with my Terk Advantage using the 3.5mm socket on the base of the loop. As always YMMV. 73, kevin kc6pob From: "policow6@... [ultralightdx]" To: ultralightdx@... Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2015 3:32 AM Subject: [ultralightdx] Re: How To Make a Simple Powerful AM Loop Antenna For Free Actually this is not a loop antenna at all in eh traditinal use of the word and the loop isn't needed for it to work. If you string out a wire antenna of 30-40 feet or more, ground the near end (this is crucial) and bring it near your radio you will get a big level increase. Wrap it around the radio onec and you will have all the coupling you need but in most cases merely running it near the radio will do the trick. The loop of wire they show here is at best icing on the cake and will make little difference. Jay
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Re: How To Make a Simple Powerful AM Loop Antenna For Free
policow6@...
Actually this is not a loop antenna at all in eh traditinal use of the word and the loop isn't needed for it to work. If you string out a wire antenna of 30-40 feet or more, ground the near end (this is crucial) and bring it near your radio you will get a big level increase. Wrap it around the radio onec and you will have all the coupling you need but in most cases merely running it near the radio will do the trick. The loop of wire they show here is at best icing on the cake and will make little difference. Jay |
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How To Make a Simple Powerful AM Loop Antenna For Free
Paul Blundell
Something I have found while researching aerial options for my PL-360. I am going to give this a try and see how small I can get it to go in my portable kit. How To Make a Simple Powerful AM Loop Antenna For Free
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Poor Band Conditions
Paul Blundell
Hi all, After the great results over the past two weeks from my new location, the last few days have seen very poor band conditions. My two "check" frequencies of 909KHz and 1386KHz which both normally boom in have been close to dead, some traces of weak audio at best. I have also noticed a number of stations beyond about the 500KM mark have really dropped off. More investigation is needed. Paul |
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Re: PL-380 issue Thank You
Michael <michael.setaazul@...>
Interesting... I always wondered what included manuals were intended for :-)
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Michael ----- Original Message ----- From: KC8IQZ
Thanks to all for the support. After posting, I thought I would do something unique and read the manual. Gary KC8IQZ |
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Re: PL-380 issue Thank You
KC8IQZ <kc8iqz@...>
Thanks to all for the support. After posting, I thought I would do something unique and read the manual. As some of you posted, the answer is to turn off the radio and hold down the LW/MW button to toggle the LW setting.
I tried to delete my posting but it must have been too long of a time before it became finalized. Anyway, the old saying, RTFM (Read the Fine Manual - G version of course) applies. 73 Gary KC8IQZ |
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Re: PL-380 issue
R. Mark Barnett
The temp isn't all that accurate on mine anyway... Mark B.
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Re: PL-380 issue
theod438@...
Now if only the temperature could be shown in Celsius with 10 kHz display!
TD ---In ultralightdx@..., <ceo@...> wrote : From the PDF manual... Etc., etc. |
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Re: CC-EP radio -FARMERIK
Michael <michael.setaazul@...>
It sounds as if the rf-osc tracking struggles at each end of the band.
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Although fiddly, I used to build superhet radios with separate signal frequency and oscillator tuning capacitors. Being able to optimise the tuning gave a sense of satisfaction! Michael ----- Original Message -----
. . . Near both ends of the tuning range the radio goes quiet, instead of hearing at least noise and some very weak signal. FARMERIK |
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Re: CC-EP radio -FARMERIK
Rik
Yes. I eagerly read your excellent review and also your update radio comparisons for 2015 where I see you rated the CC-EP noticeably higher than the SONY ICF-EX5MK2, which had been my 'best' modern portable on AM. I am not disappointed with the CC-EP performance at all.
I do have a technical question. Near both ends of the tuning range the radio goes quiet, instead of hearing at least noise and some very weak signal. Is there a cut off filter at each end of the AM band? Does it tune by variactor and that is why it does that? I had been listening to TIS/HAR stations on 1710 from NJ when Springfield Armory [MA] is off the air on the Sangean CL-100, and most better radios hear some Spanish sounding stations here if they tune low enough on the AM band. This is not a complaint, the CC-EP hears VERY well within the entire AM band. - FARMERIK |
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Re: CC-EP radio -FARMERIK
policow6@...
I like the EP too...in fact I consider it to be the current day Superadio. One note: The Twin Coil Fine Tune knob on the right also affects external antennas so be sure to try that out. When trying to hunt down tough signals it can make all the difference affecting sensitivity and selectivity dramatically in some cases. Here's a review I wrote when it first came out and I haven't changed my opinions on it since:
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Re: PL-380 issue
Andy Gardner <ceo@...>
URL to PL-380 manual on PDF...
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Re: PL-380 issue
Andy Gardner <ceo@...>
From the PDF manual...
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MW(AM) step setting Turn off the radio, long press [9/10kHz] button until "9kHz" or "10kHz" appear in the display. By long pressing again, the alternative band step would be shown. The temperature is also shown on screen at the same time. In general practice, the frequency step of 10kHz is to be used for broadcasting MW(AM) as well as the temperature in the degree of Fahrenheit (°F) to be used in the North America. In order to provide convenience to the end users, the “10kHz” of frequency step is default to be displayed with temperature in the degree of Fahrenheit (°F) together as well as "9kHz" to be displayed with temperature in the degree of Centigrade (°C) together. If the display shows "10kHz" with degree of Fahrenheit (°F), which means this radio is set to 10 kHz step for MW(AM) with temperature in Fahrenheit (°F) which is for the North America region.. Turn LW on/off Turn off the radio. Press and hold the [MW/LW] button until "LW ON" or "LW OFF" appears in the display,If " LW OFF" appears in the display, which means LW is turned off. If :LW ON” appears in the display, which means LW is turned on. Turn off the "Bi" sound Turn off the radio, press and hold the [ ] button until "OFF" or "ON" appears in the display; If " OFF" appears in the display, which means "Bi" sound is turned off. Turn on / off intelligent lighting function This radio bears the intelligent lighting function which backlight would be on for 3 seconds during tuning or any key to be pressed. With radio is off, press & hold [ ] key, then symbol “OFF” being displayed and means this intelligent lighting function is off. By pressing & hold [ ] key again, symbol “ON” is displayed and means the intelligent lighting function is on now. Special note: After shutting off the intelligent lighting function, the [LIGHT/SNOOZE] key is still workable for turning on or off the backlight. Turning on / off the charging function Press & hold [ ] key , symbol of“ ”&“ ”to be shown and means rechargeable batteries to be used and the charging to be started at the same time. Press & hold [ ] key , symbol of“ ” & “ regular batteries to be used and charging function to be turned off.. Special note: This radio is default to use regular batteries for supplying power,. In case of using rechargeable batteries, you should switch radio to the status of rechargeable batteries being used. The correct power capacity of rechargeable batteries would be shown. APPLYING THE INTELLIGENT CHARGING FUNCTION (Rechargeable batteries & external power connectors are sold separately. 1. Under radio being in the powered off status, installing 3 x UM3 (AA) rechargeable batteries , press & hold [ ] key to display symbol“ ”&“ the charging function is on. ”, this means ”to be lost on screen and means 2. Using any USB 5v external DC power sources to connect this radio, symbol“ advance from the bottom to top during power charging. It stops when batteries are fully charged. On 26/07/2015, at 10:53 AM, 'pu3hag - h. garcia' pu3hag.l@... [ultralightdx] wrote:
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Re: PL-380 issue
pu3hag - h. garcia <pu3hag.l@...>
I don't have the receiver with me now. I remeber that - with the receiver in off position - you may long press the different buttons to enable/disable features. LW range was indeed one of them.
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Re: Yet Another 531 kHz DU Mystery from Rockwork 4
The UnID South Pacific station in the MP3 clip has been identified as 531-4KZ in Queensland, Australia by Paul Walker, Bryan Clark and Dene Lynneberg. Thanks to all that listened to the recording!
Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA)
-----Original Message----- From: D1028Gary@... [ultralightdx] To: ultralightdx Sent: Fri, Jul 24, 2015 3:16 pm Subject: [ultralightdx] Yet Another 531 kHz DU Mystery from Rockwork 4
Hello All,
After sorting through five hours of remote recordings of 531 kHz at Rockwork 4 only two hours remain, but they are still full of surprises. This DU English weather report at 1205 UTC on June 28th (a day which featured a mix of Oz and Kiwi propagation) apparently contains various place names, which of course are tough to decipher by a DXer accustomed to North American English. The station itself seems to feature classic popular music, such as "You Can't Hurry Love" (or apparently, sorting through remote 531 recordings, either):
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!
Gary DeBock (DXing at the Rockwork 4 ocean cliff near
Manzanita, OR)
7.5" loopstick C.Crane Skywave Ultralight +
12" FSL antenna (for this recording)
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Re: Stables of Radios
Bob Coomler
Thanks, Emily. As a DXer and being the somewhat passionate cook in the house, I should be able to use this both ways. I may need a note from you to my wife however. :-) Bob Coomler W7SWL Tucson, AZ From: "Emily Keene comprimario@... [ultralightdx]" To: "ultralightdx@..." Sent: Friday, July 24, 2015 1:09 PM Subject: Re: [ultralightdx] Stables of Radios
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CC-EP radio -FARMERIK
Rik
The CC-EP radio is not a new product, and has gotten rave reviews for its performance, so I finally ordered one and got to try it out last evening. Audio is very good for any portable, and can be tailored with the Bass and Treble controls and the two selectivity settings to cut out AM noise on distant stations. The power supply which came with mine seems completely quiet, and is labelled with the model radio it fits. First time I have seen that, and it is really nice for some one like me who normally uses batteries. Power supplies end up in a box some where. FM is also very good, and I can get my favourite weak FM station from Block Island which is on a frequency between two much closer and more powerful stations. I can listen on the whip, but the FM-6 is better still. The AM ferrite can be disconnected by a switch, and my 500 foot BOG does not over load the radio, even on strong signals, although I do not have any really close transmitters here. This IS a DXer on both AM and FM I'd say, and the audio for strong stations is very good too. Build quality is a little weak, but for the money and all it does very well, I am satisfied. So far the only little problem is the tuning gets more difficult here and there on the dial. I wonder if some debris is getting caught in the dial string mechanism? Tuning is just a little spongy, but rock it slightly and you can easily tune right in.
I did get one new log last night- WABY AM 900 slope tuned slightly off one side of CHML which made WABY stronger than CHML, but I could still hear both. I listened to several songs. 400 Watts Days/70 Watts night, and it was just before 9 PM so it should have been night power I think. Only 97 miles from me, not far from Albany and Troy NY in Watervliet. -FARMERIK |
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Re: France on AM
Michael <michael.setaazul@...>
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The BBC and the others should do the same but certain areas in the UK apparently still rely solely on am ? ----------------------- In low population-density and low-lying areas in the UK, due to propagation at vhf frequencies, FM coverage can be very patchy. DAB even more so. Particularly for local BBC radio, a number of AM stations are therefore still on the air. Many listeners still prefer the better audio quality of FM compared to the low-bitrates and drop-outs of DAB, particularly on the road. Government still plans to displace FM and AM, but faces continued resistance from the peasants :-) Michael -------------------------------------------- On 24 July 2015 at 22:38, 'Michael' wrote: Radio France has announced that its medium-wave frequencies will be switched off at the end of 2015, and its longwave transmitter on 162kHz one year later. The remaining German AM stations are also due to terminate. The UK is thinking along similar lines - including the transfer of most FM services to DAB. |
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