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by N3NEI
Wed Jun 22, 2022 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Belka (-DSP/-DX/-v3) appreciation thread
Replies: 34
Views: 25554

Re: The Belka DSP/DX appreciation thread

From what I've read about the motivation behind the design, you're using it exactly as intended -- like a base-station-quality portable. I really need to take mine out more; it's so much fun using a high-performance receiver in an electrically quiet spot. And in places that are free of QRM but not o...
by N3NEI
Mon Jun 20, 2022 10:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Belka (-DSP/-DX/-v3) appreciation thread
Replies: 34
Views: 25554

Re: The Belka DSP/DX appreciation thread

As someone who appreciates the Belka-DX, I also appreciate this thread! I discovered the receiver through 13dka's brilliant review. At last, a shortwave radio that did everything I wanted and nothing I didn't in a remarkably pocket(book)-friendly package. Speaking of the review, when I recently re-r...
by N3NEI
Fri Jun 10, 2022 9:44 am
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: Matching an external antenna to the Belka-DX?
Replies: 10
Views: 5366

Re: Matching an external antenna to the Belka-DX?

Like the typical home, mine has its share of RFI. That's one reason the loosely-wound helical vertical was interesting, because the noise floor was lower. (But to make that antenna permanent, I need a dedicated broomstick, not the actual household broom!) I have taken the Belka outdoors on several o...
by N3NEI
Thu Jun 09, 2022 12:49 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: Matching an external antenna to the Belka-DX?
Replies: 10
Views: 5366

Re: Matching an external antenna to the Belka-DX?

All the devices you mention are in fact RF-transformers, and they work both ways. Just by swapping the input/output connectors they all work as step-up devices. Oh, of course -- good point! I have a Belka-DX myself, and it works happily with a 12m long wire antenna as long as a counterpoise wire is...
by N3NEI
Thu Jun 09, 2022 9:17 am
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: Matching an external antenna to the Belka-DX?
Replies: 10
Views: 5366

Matching an external antenna to the Belka-DX?

I've been enjoying a Belka-DX receiver for more than a year now, and it's remarkable how well it works with its included whip antenna. This seems to be because the receiver is optimized for the whip, as explained here: http://www.merseyradar.co.uk/belka-dx/ With other portable receivers, I've always...
by N3NEI
Wed Jun 08, 2022 4:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thanks Thomas and the Team for the new MSG Board.
Replies: 10
Views: 4411

Re: Thanks Thomas and the Team for the new MSG Board.

Yes, very excited for this message board. Thanks for setting it up. I’m a fan of the SWLing blog and have on occasion thought it would be cool if there were also a board…and it is!