Topband: Connecting Rx antenna to FTDX101

2020-01-17 Thread Mirosław Paczocha
Hi, I intend to connect a K9AY antenna to socket 3 of an FTDX101D, this socket being menu configured as Rx input. The problem is I measured about 1,5 V on the K9AY coax loaded with 50 ohms with 100W forwarded to the Tx antenna and I wonder if it is safe for the Rx part of the radio. With full

Re: Topband: FT8 - the end of 160m old school DXing? (long)

2017-10-25 Thread Mirosław Paczocha
Hi, FT8, JT65 and similar modes are just computer to computer "QSOs". I expect DXCC CW and DXCC SSB will still be praised while DXCC DIGI or Mixed will soon have no much value. 73, Mirek SP5ENA - Original Message- From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of

Re: Topband: "Thinking out loud"

2016-12-22 Thread Mirosław Paczocha
Hi, In my opinion, a high selectivity device at the front end will help regarding noise and QRM only in case of relatively poor IM3 receiver. 73, Mirek SP5ENA -Original Message- From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Matt Murphy Sent: Thursday, December 22,