I for one would be very interested in such an effort and to learn more about FM DXing. Paul
--- On Tue, 1/6/09, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: From: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: [IRCA] FM DXing on Ultralight Radios To: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2009, 9:15 AM Hello John C. and Kevin, There is indeed some serious interest in FM DXing with Ultralight radios, but those of us with interest in this "niche hobby within a niche hobby" have been reluctant to use the medium-wave DX resources of the IRCA and ultralightdx Yahoo list reflectors to disseminate information and technical suggestions for promotion of this special activity, surmising that it would not be suitable for the accepted AM-DXing orientation of these important forums. In general, the best performing AM-DX pocket radios are also the best FM-DX performers, with the Eton E100 and Sangean DT-400W both exceptional in FM sensitivity (the E100 with a whip antenna, and the DT-400W with its headphone-wire system). Obviously, serious FM DXers are not likely to be satisfied with these simple antennas for chasing serious DX, and I have experimented with the inductive coupling of FM 2-element cubical quad antennas to these simple antennas, with very promising results. Any FM DXers with effective external antennas can inductively couple these to the Ultralights, and receive a monstrous boost in signal strength for DX (in some cases, impedance matching networks can be useful). I have an external FM loop antenna on my 40' tower pointed north, and almost all the Vancouver and Victoria (BC) FM stations boom in on the Ultralights, when inductive coupling is used. If there is sufficient interest in this FM-DX aspect of Ultralight DXing, I suppose the best option would be to form a distinct group specializing in the promotion of this activity, rather that to attempt trying to fit it in to the AM-DXing resources. A separate "ultralightfmdx" Yahoo group might be an option, assuming there is sufficient interest for such a development. Any comments or suggestions would be most appreciated. 73, Gary DeBock **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026) _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [email protected] _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [email protected]
