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- Tue Jun 07, 2022 10:43 am
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: Malachit SDR (CHN clone) + Sony AN-LP1 ampl. loop
- Replies: 5
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Re: Malachit SDR (CHN clone) + Sony AN-LP1 ampl. loop
here's an idea for you, you will need the following: some wooden/plastic supports (more later) a spool of insulated wire (zip cord will do too) a 9:1 balun like this one https://www.nooelec.com/store/balun-one-nine-v2-barebones.html a low noise HF preamp like this one https://www.nooelec.com/store/l...
- Tue Jun 07, 2022 10:36 am
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: What is the best indoor antenna for SWLing?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 36170
Re: What is the best indoor antenna for SWLing?
You must be reading my mind. I did try the NooElec Preamp on the YouLoop powered by my RSP1A's Bias-T. It does improve some signals, even indoors. However, the model I use covers 20MHz-4GHz. I am yet to acquire something like an LNA4HF. I am starting to think I have a problem? :lol: well, the regul...
- Tue Jun 07, 2022 9:49 am
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: What is the best indoor antenna for SWLing?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 36170
Re: What is the best indoor antenna for SWLing?
I have an original Airspy YouLoop, and to be honest, I have seen little success anywhere other than at my local mountain summit. That is not to say it doesn't work, as it performs similar to my telescopic antennas. A way to boost the YouLoop signal a bit, if needed, may be adding a small preamp lik...
- Tue Jun 07, 2022 8:37 am
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: What is the best indoor antenna for SWLing?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 36170
Re: What is the best indoor antenna for SWLing?
My living arrangement makes it difficult to install an outdoor antenna. Recently I have been looking into indoor antennae. I'm wondering what my options are? I have an MLA-30+, but I seem to prefer the form factor of the Deshibo GA-450. What other options might I consider? Ideally, a short run of c...
- Mon Jun 06, 2022 7:43 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: 10-meter rig recommendation
- Replies: 9
- Views: 21616
Re: 10-meter rig recommendation
Condo living in the District of Columbia doesn't allow for much of an antenna, but I think I can discreetly get away with a 10-meter dipole on the balcony which brings me to my question: Anyone have a recommendation for a 10-meter QRP rig that allows both SSB and CW? Say, $200-$250 or so? can't you...
- Mon Jun 06, 2022 6:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: LoG antenna trick
- Replies: 17
- Views: 10231
Re: LoG antenna trick
Not to over-think anything.. but 'ground level' really means - what? 2-inches, 4-inches, or ?? above ground? Looks like something fun to try. Thanks! on the ground means on the ground, and... yes, the first time I saw that I thought it was some other "magic antenna", it isn't, mind me, ju...
- Mon Jun 06, 2022 3:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What's the best-looking shortwave tabletop receiver?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 79529
Re: What's the best-looking shortwave tabletop receiver?
well, if you like that style then you'll probably like this one too
- Mon Jun 06, 2022 3:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: LoG antenna trick
- Replies: 17
- Views: 10231
Re: LoG antenna trick
Simple yet effective ideas. I have the needed materials and I am getting ready to assemble this LOG soon, so timely post. If you don't have a 9:1 balun with galvanic isolation, you may pick one of those https://www.nooelec.com/store/balun-one-nine-v2-barebones.html they'll work just fine, by the wa...
- Wed Jun 01, 2022 5:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What's the best-looking shortwave tabletop receiver?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 79529
Re: What's the best-looking shortwave tabletop receiver?
That's a Geloso G4/214 owned one of those in a far past <sigh>
- Wed Jun 01, 2022 12:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What's the best-looking shortwave tabletop receiver?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 79529
Re: What's the best-looking shortwave tabletop receiver?
well, let's see if you like this one some moreKnoxvilleMike wrote: ↑Tue May 31, 2022 4:09 pm Uh, no. Those are rather hideous, in my opinion, especially those in the first link with that nasty green paint!