I remember Chuck talking about a non-linear amplifier for the DKAZ - one that
gave more oomph on the low end than the top end. That would be nice.
I end up making liberal use of attenuation on the Perseus to not overload the
top end to get enough signal on the low end.
Chuck’s non-linear amp
sure makes a difference. I also didn't make it reversible or anything. I
> put up a "test" antenna to see how it would perform, using some coax and
> my first hand-made transformer (on a toroid my brother had lying about
> at his workplace, so I don't even know what material it is),
Something else that might not be hurting reception is that it's omni at present
due to a downed tower from a storm.
It's usually pointing away from 'us' towards Africa.
Bill Whitacre ... don't ask how I know this.
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On Dec 18, 2018, at 11:50 AM, 'Mark Connelly' via NRC-AM wrote:
> For
English. The 2200utc s/off is abrupt sometimes. You may or may not hear
Yankee Doodle.
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> On Dec 19, 2018, at 4:55 PM, Mark Pettifor wrote:
>
> Thanks!
>
> WCKY isn't a problem currently, as 2200 s/off approaches. What's the
> programming I should be listening for as VOA leads up to
Great stuff Gary! Location, location, location ...
Hawaii's a little further from we east coasters than you but someday ...
Bill Whitacre
Alexandria, VA ... where it did NOT snow over the weekend.
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On Dec 11, 2018, at 6:01 AM, Gary DeBock wrote:
> From November 3-8 my wife and I took
As others have said - THANKS Colin and THANKS to Walt for hosting this in
Massett! That'll be something.
These KiwiSDRs are pretty robust, having had one running unattended over two
winters now in Lubec, Maine.
Biggest concern is the antenna -- totally unattended antennas in tough spots
are
