New FM DXing radios
I do not know about the D-109, but the D-808 has RDS capabilities for FM BC.
You will find this very helpful in identifying FM stations when you are DXing.
The Worldwide TV FM DX Association has a Database of FM Broadcast Stations that really helps out.
Link:
https://db.wtfda.org/
The D-808 works nicely with its internal whip, but really works better with just a simple set of Rabbit Ears measured to frequency (234/Freq MHz= Leg in feet) as a Dipole.
Demo on one of my old portables: Be sure you match it with a (old ones 300 to 75 ohm) Balun.
https://youtu.be/69Hz1wwREFg
I really look forward to FM DXing this April when I move into a new house farther away from the Dallas/Ft.Worth Metromess.
Good Luck
Art K7DWI
By the way...
I make available each April an export of the licensed FM Broadcast stations from the FCC Database in an EXCEL spreadsheet. Just in time for Sporadic Es Season.
I did this with Bob Colyard (DXWorld.com) when he was alive before his and the Website's demise.
I hope the move doesn't interfere with me getting it done this year.
If you are experienced with Spreadsheets, it really helps you out when DXing.
There are a lot of good tools out on the Internet, but I always go back to this one to isolate what's out there.
Last year's: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1B3ZhZ4c4Ti1ygudaYk6IVuJTuq8oYwtQ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106927842928622181117&rtpof=true&sd=true
Have fun.
Art
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Envoyé: Lundi 13 Mars 2023 17:15:14
Objet: Re: [UltralightDX] New FM DXing radios
I do not know about the D-109, but the D-808 has RDS capabilities for FM BC.
You will find this very helpful in identifying FM stations when you are DXing.
The Worldwide TV FM DX Association has a Database of FM Broadcast Stations that really helps out.
Link:
https://db.wtfda.org/
The D-808 works nicely with its internal whip, but really works better with just a simple set of Rabbit Ears measured to frequency (234/Freq MHz= Leg in feet) as a Dipole.
Demo on one of my old portables: Be sure you match it with a (old ones 300 to 75 ohm) Balun.
https://youtu.be/69Hz1wwREFg
I really look forward to FM DXing this April when I move into a new house farther away from the Dallas/Ft.Worth Metromess.
Good Luck
Art K7DWI
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Von: "K7DWI Art" <k7dwicn82@...>
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Betreff: Re: [UltralightDX] New FM DXing radios
You will find this very helpful in identifying FM stations when you are DXing.
The Worldwide TV FM DX Association has a Database of FM Broadcast Stations that really helps out.
Link:
https://db.wtfda.org/