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Planning a Portable Ultralight Radio DXing Session
For some people this could simply be as easy as grabbing a radio as you head out the door; for me however, I have found that some more planning and research is required to get the most from my portabl
For some people this could simply be as easy as grabbing a radio as you head out the door; for me however, I have found that some more planning and research is required to get the most from my portabl
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Paul Blundell
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Long Term DXing Project - 23/03/2023
LONGTERM DXING PROJECT LOG - March 2023 DATE: 23/03/2023 TIME: 9:00am LOCATION: Talbot Road Lookout, Launceston Tasmania RADIO: Digitech AR-1733 - barefoot NOTES: Morning session, cold start and light
LONGTERM DXING PROJECT LOG - March 2023 DATE: 23/03/2023 TIME: 9:00am LOCATION: Talbot Road Lookout, Launceston Tasmania RADIO: Digitech AR-1733 - barefoot NOTES: Morning session, cold start and light
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Paul Blundell
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XHDATA D-808 vs. Tecsun PL-303
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How do they measure up for DXing in LW, MW and SW bands for being able to copy the weak signals in the noisy band conditions? Anyone who owns the both radios? Oh - I should have written PL-330. Sorry
How do they measure up for DXing in LW, MW and SW bands for being able to copy the weak signals in the noisy band conditions? Anyone who owns the both radios? Oh - I should have written PL-330. Sorry
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PDXer
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New FM DXing radios
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Just bought the XHDATA D-109 and XHDATA D-808... Looking forward to some FM DXing this year with these two.... Have not received them yet. :( Patience!!! ;) JR
Just bought the XHDATA D-109 and XHDATA D-808... Looking forward to some FM DXing this year with these two.... Have not received them yet. :( Patience!!! ;) JR
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Johnny
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"SPRING INTO DX" TEST 2023-- WMST 1150 & WWKY 990 THIS SUNDAY MORNING, MARCH 25 00:01 AM-2AM EDT 0400-0600 UTC
The Courtesy Program Committee (CPC) of the International Radio Club of American (IRCA) and the National Radio Club (NRC) are pleased to announce the 2023 “Spring into DX” tests from the Bluegrass Sta
The Courtesy Program Committee (CPC) of the International Radio Club of American (IRCA) and the National Radio Club (NRC) are pleased to announce the 2023 “Spring into DX” tests from the Bluegrass Sta
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Les Rayburn
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2 files uploaded
#file-notice
The following files and folders have been uploaded to the Files area of the main@UltralightDX.groups.io group. /LTDXProject_March2023.pdf /LTDXProject_March2023_Blank.pdf By: Paul Blundell <tanger32au
The following files and folders have been uploaded to the Files area of the main@UltralightDX.groups.io group. /LTDXProject_March2023.pdf /LTDXProject_March2023_Blank.pdf By: Paul Blundell <tanger32au
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Group Notification
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Long Term DXing Project - March 2023
Hi all. I have just uploaded two example log files for my LongTerm DXing Project, one is an example with my stations listed and the second has this area blank, to be filled in with the stations you wi
Hi all. I have just uploaded two example log files for my LongTerm DXing Project, one is an example with my stations listed and the second has this area blank, to be filled in with the stations you wi
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Paul Blundell
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New XHDATA D-109 Portable-- Tech Report & Loopstick Transplant
Based on very favorable reports from Les and others I decided to order several new XHDATA D-109 models for testing and experiments, despite the fact that there is currently no North American supply so
Based on very favorable reports from Les and others I decided to order several new XHDATA D-109 models for testing and experiments, despite the fact that there is currently no North American supply so
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Gary DeBock
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DX Central's MW Frequency Challenge - 2022-23 Season - Week 20: 900 & 990 kHz
New blog post is up with the results from week 18 (1350-1390) and the Google Form for this week's frequencies: 900 & 990 kHz. These count as both 9kHz and 10kHz frequencies, so our friends around the
New blog post is up with the results from week 18 (1350-1390) and the Google Form for this week's frequencies: 900 & 990 kHz. These count as both 9kHz and 10kHz frequencies, so our friends around the
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DX Central - Loyd Van Horn (W4LVH)
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Could anyone help ID this on 5970 kHz? It is not Radio 208
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I know that all DXing forums are full of people asking questions about "mystery" signals that are not really a mystery. But this one really baffles me. It is quite a strong signal, received in South A
I know that all DXing forums are full of people asking questions about "mystery" signals that are not really a mystery. But this one really baffles me. It is quite a strong signal, received in South A
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Andre
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Lithium Rechargeable Batteries -or- "This thing feel cheap!"
Hi all, I do not have a lot of radios with Lithium batteries, but an observation I made when I received my new D-808 was one about the weight of a radio. I did not realize this, but the weight of a ra
Hi all, I do not have a lot of radios with Lithium batteries, but an observation I made when I received my new D-808 was one about the weight of a radio. I did not realize this, but the weight of a ra
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Johnny
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2023 DX Challenge
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I am starting to think about planning a DX Challenge for 2023. I want this to be something that anybody can do, so it can't be too focused on any specific stations, more the band in general. Does that
I am starting to think about planning a DX Challenge for 2023. I want this to be something that anybody can do, so it can't be too focused on any specific stations, more the band in general. Does that
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Paul Blundell
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Hot-Rodding the XHDATA D-109
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I’ve been enjoying my XHDATA D-109 portable for the past several days. While I’ve yet to hear anything exotic regarding MW DX on the radio, it seems capable. The audio is more pleasing than the larger
I’ve been enjoying my XHDATA D-109 portable for the past several days. While I’ve yet to hear anything exotic regarding MW DX on the radio, it seems capable. The audio is more pleasing than the larger
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Les Rayburn
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DX Central's MW Frequency Challenge - 2022-23 Season - Week 19: 558/560 & 1566-1575 kHz
MW Frequency Challenge - Week 19 (558/560 & 1566-1575) Blog post is up with the results from week 17 and the new Google form for week 19! A little different this week in our approach with both low and
MW Frequency Challenge - Week 19 (558/560 & 1566-1575) Blog post is up with the results from week 17 and the new Google form for week 19! A little different this week in our approach with both low and
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DX Central - Loyd Van Horn (W4LVH)
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DX Central's MW Frequency Challenge - 2022-23 Season - Week 18: 1350-1390 kHz
MW Frequency Challenge | Week 18 | 1350-1390 This week is gonna be a doozy. Lots of stations over 5 frequencies crammed into one week? Might wanna put the kettle on :) Google Form for entries can be f
MW Frequency Challenge | Week 18 | 1350-1390 This week is gonna be a doozy. Lots of stations over 5 frequencies crammed into one week? Might wanna put the kettle on :) Google Form for entries can be f
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DX Central - Loyd Van Horn (W4LVH)
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DX Central Live - 1170 - WDFB DX Test Live Stream details
We will be going LIVE at 2245 CST/0445 UTC for the 1170-WDFB DX Test with a special edition of DX Central Live! Full details and helpful resources can be found in our blog post, here: https://www.dxce
We will be going LIVE at 2245 CST/0445 UTC for the 1170-WDFB DX Test with a special edition of DX Central Live! Full details and helpful resources can be found in our blog post, here: https://www.dxce
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DX Central - Loyd Van Horn (W4LVH)
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DX Central's MW Frequency Challenge - 2022-23 Season - Week 17: 1590-1602 kHz
All, Blog post is up with the results from week 15 (1089-1143 kHz) as well as the announcement for our new frequencies for week 17: 1590-1602 kHz. https://www.dxcentralonline.com/post/dx-central-s-mw-
All, Blog post is up with the results from week 15 (1089-1143 kHz) as well as the announcement for our new frequencies for week 17: 1590-1602 kHz. https://www.dxcentralonline.com/post/dx-central-s-mw-
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DX Central - Loyd Van Horn (W4LVH)
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[irca] [ R E M I N D E R ] WDFB 1170 AM DX Test Saturday, February 25, 2023 TONIGHT--TONIGHT
Who’s excited about the WDFB 1170 AM DX Test tonight? A rare chance to log this daytime-only station. The testing will begin at 12:01 AM Eastern Time (05:01 UTC) on Saturday, February 25th. The test w
Who’s excited about the WDFB 1170 AM DX Test tonight? A rare chance to log this daytime-only station. The testing will begin at 12:01 AM Eastern Time (05:01 UTC) on Saturday, February 25th. The test w
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Les Rayburn
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[ R E M I N D E R ] WDFB 1170 AM DX Test Saturday, February 25, 2023
The Courtesy Program Committee (CPC) of the National Radio Club and International Radio Club of America is excited to announce another DX Test. We encourage all DXers to join the IRCA and NRC. Both cl
The Courtesy Program Committee (CPC) of the National Radio Club and International Radio Club of America is excited to announce another DX Test. We encourage all DXers to join the IRCA and NRC. Both cl
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Les Rayburn
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"Last Call" DX Test from KDWN 720 kHz in Las Vegas, NV- Feb 28, 2023
Your CPC Chairman stayed past closing time last night. In my exhaustion, I whiffed on the time zone corrections twice. Let’s see if the third time is the charm. KWDW DX Test on February 28, 2023, at 2
Your CPC Chairman stayed past closing time last night. In my exhaustion, I whiffed on the time zone corrections twice. Let’s see if the third time is the charm. KWDW DX Test on February 28, 2023, at 2
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Les Rayburn
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