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by KnoxvilleMike
Wed Nov 09, 2022 12:59 pm
Forum: Log Sharing & Broadcast Frequencies/Schedules
Topic: Strange afternoon MW DX flare (5,500 and 7,500km!)
Replies: 5
Views: 848

Re: Strange afternoon MW DX flare (5,500 and 7,500km!)

That's a pretty amazing catch - and good job with the SIGINT getting it identified!

How do you like the 705 on MW?
by KnoxvilleMike
Thu Oct 27, 2022 4:46 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: Can we get permissions for attachments or an easy way to post images?
Replies: 2
Views: 441

Re: Can we get permissions for attachments or an easy way to post images?

Whoops - I see you already got it figured out in another post.
by KnoxvilleMike
Thu Oct 27, 2022 4:36 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: Can we get permissions for attachments or an easy way to post images?
Replies: 2
Views: 441

Re: Can we get permissions for attachments or an easy way to post images?

Just click on the "attachments" tab below the text window, and you can drag & drop a saved file, or click 'add files' and browse for them.
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by KnoxvilleMike
Wed Jun 29, 2022 7:24 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: Capacitor type & LED recommendation
Replies: 0
Views: 1063

Capacitor type & LED recommendation

I'm cleaning up a Sony ICF-6700W I purchased a while ago, and am getting ready to order some parts. I have 2 questions: 1) The parts list labels C85 on the control board as an electrolytic, but it clearly isn't a conventional one. Is it a tantulum? Either way, I assume it's fine to leave in place as...
by KnoxvilleMike
Thu Jun 23, 2022 11:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Belka (-DSP/-DX) appreciation thread
Replies: 21
Views: 3596

Re: The Belka DSP/DX appreciation thread

Alex'' shop )https://www.belrig.by is still there, Belkas are in stock and I think the (US and EU) sanctions against Belarus are not affecting this kind of private business at all. If need be, for an admittedly juicy markup, a version of the Belka (with special speaker and full battery capacity) ca...
by KnoxvilleMike
Tue Jun 21, 2022 3:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Belka (-DSP/-DX) appreciation thread
Replies: 21
Views: 3596

Re: The Belka DSP/DX appreciation thread

Guero wrote: Tue Jun 21, 2022 3:18 pm I am a fan of the Belka, and would very much like to have one... however... given the state of the world where the Belka comes from, at this moment it is very unlikely that I can get my hands on one.
Same here.
by KnoxvilleMike
Tue Jun 07, 2022 12:25 am
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: 10-meter rig recommendation
Replies: 9
Views: 1195

Re: 10-meter rig recommendation

You might also try asking this question over on the sister site, https://qrper.net.
by KnoxvilleMike
Tue May 31, 2022 4:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's the best-looking shortwave tabletop receiver?
Replies: 38
Views: 5033

Re: What's the best-looking shortwave tabletop receiver?

:shock: Uh, no. Those are rather hideous, in my opinion, especially those in the first link with that nasty green paint!
by KnoxvilleMike
Tue May 31, 2022 3:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's the best-looking shortwave tabletop receiver?
Replies: 38
Views: 5033

Re: What's the best-looking shortwave tabletop receiver?

Regarding the title of this thread only, I've always thought the Hallicrafters SX-28 was gorgeous: https://www.qsl.net/la5ki/big/jimsx28_l.jpg I've also thought the Panasonic RF-4900/DR49 had a certain get 'er done appeal: http://rigreference.com/storage/uploads/rigs/48/3674/panasonic-rf-4900.jpg