Hi,
My 160 meter transmitters are down for TLC. I am the primary caregiver
for my ailing XYL and time for tearing into those is scarce. I have been
playing with some mag loops and I took unfair advantage of the Stew to
help evaluate the four foot mag loop (the 18 inch one starts sagging
badly at 40 meters). I heard both N6RK and a K7 station (I wasn't paying
enough attention and the K7 only sent his call once S&P style). The mag
loop is magnificent at reducing the industrial type noise in my area. I
can easily copy signals several decibels lower than zero on my S-meter.
The usually S-4 or S-5 (meter) noise levels are lower still. Many
signals were below that S-4 level but easily copied loud and clear. I'll
use the step attenuator to try and determine those levels..
I am impressed enough to start making plans for a K9AY here. I am sure I
can fit one onto my postage stamp lot. Can't work 'em if you can't hear
'em. And that DX100 is about 3/4 redone :)
73,
Bill kU8H
On 10/19/2014 01:10 PM, Tim Shoppa wrote:
Rick - you were very loud here. Also out on the left coast was K7RAT coming
in very clearly too. I think you two were the only "coasters" I found. I
had a fair number of 7 pointers not on the coast.
If you want a simple easy to maintain directional loop, I strongly
recommend a K9AY.
Last night I would sometimes stop and listen to NO3M running the far west.
Very very rarely could I hear the guys he was working!!
Tim N3QE
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