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MLA-30+ Loop Antenna

by skyking_comms » Fri Oct 30, 2020 10:28 pm
Last post by G4UCJ » Wed Jan 13, 2021 11:23 am
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by skyking_comms » Fri Oct 30, 2020 10:28 pm

Decided to purchase the latest version of the MLA-30 loop antenna called the MLA-30+
Looks like the 30+ has improved performance above 11mhz.

I was wondering if anyone has modified it to include a BNC connection for better quality coax and added a...

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Last post by G4UCJ
Wed Jan 13, 2021 11:23 am
"Ethical Diamonds"

by pauldbnut » Sun Jan 10, 2021 4:29 pm
Last post by G4ZFQ » Mon Jan 11, 2021 10:15 am
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by pauldbnut » Sun Jan 10, 2021 4:29 pm

It may be inappropriate to raise an issue like this because of its political content, in which case I won't be offended to have it removed. I'm curious to know how other radio users feel about buying stuff from China, as I've got strong...

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Last post by G4ZFQ
Mon Jan 11, 2021 10:15 am
RX888 driver for Windows 10 using Console 3

by wz0zzz » Tue Dec 29, 2020 11:45 am
Last post by G4ZFQ » Tue Dec 29, 2020 2:41 pm
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by wz0zzz » Tue Dec 29, 2020 11:45 am

I downloaded the SDR Console 3 and the drivers from this site but I am not certain where the drivers are supposed to go.
I have the RX888 to use with it, however, since I have not figured out how to use the ywo together yet, I tried my old RF Space...

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Last post by G4ZFQ
Tue Dec 29, 2020 2:41 pm
Simon probably won't understand KFC. but maybe his program will run on this!

by N0UU » Thu Dec 24, 2020 1:35 am
Last post by jdow » Fri Dec 25, 2020 9:42 am
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by N0UU » Thu Dec 24, 2020 1:35 am

N0UU

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Last post by jdow
Fri Dec 25, 2020 9:42 am
17.2 kHz SAQ 2020 x-mas transmission

by sm6fhz » Thu Dec 24, 2020 5:49 am
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by sm6fhz » Thu Dec 24, 2020 5:49 am

Hi all.

I learnt that the SAQ 17.2 kHz x-mas transmission is unfortunately canceled this year due to the pandemic.

73 / Ingolf, SM6FHZ

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Last post by sm6fhz
Thu Dec 24, 2020 5:49 am
What can I do next?

by Greg » Sun Dec 20, 2020 9:58 pm
Last post by pauldbnut » Mon Dec 21, 2020 12:10 am
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by Greg » Sun Dec 20, 2020 9:58 pm

Hi. I've just installed the software and I know my favorite radio station is 97Mkz can I listen to the broadcast? What should I do? I'm still wet behind the ears. :lol:

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Last post by pauldbnut
Mon Dec 21, 2020 12:10 am
Broadband interference

by m3ghe » Sun Dec 13, 2020 12:26 pm
Last post by G0OFE » Tue Dec 15, 2020 4:31 pm
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by m3ghe » Sun Dec 13, 2020 12:26 pm
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Well that's my listening seriously curtailed.
This weekend broadband interference has appeared across the HF spectrum.
I have new neighbours one side but they are still waiting for their broadband to be connected and the other side say they...
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Last post by G0OFE
Tue Dec 15, 2020 4:31 pm
PSK synchronisation

by sdr_fan_h » Fri Dec 11, 2020 9:38 am
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by sdr_fan_h » Fri Dec 11, 2020 9:38 am

Hi,

lAfter a long time of issue-free work my PSK synchronisation failed spontaneously after a couple of minutes and doesn’t lock again. I checked all HW and SW. No success.
At last I discovered the cause: Terrible short spikes on the 50 Hz energy...

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Last post by sdr_fan_h
Fri Dec 11, 2020 9:38 am
Test from Simon

by Simon G4ELI » Thu Aug 06, 2020 7:36 am
Last post by jdow » Thu Dec 10, 2020 12:22 pm
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by Simon G4ELI » Thu Aug 06, 2020 7:36 am

A first test posting using public username.

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Last post by jdow
Thu Dec 10, 2020 12:22 pm
DX Galaxy working?

by Max » Sun Dec 06, 2020 9:56 am
Last post by Simon G4ELI » Sun Dec 06, 2020 11:37 am
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by Max » Sun Dec 06, 2020 9:56 am

Hi folks (Simon?)

I have tried many times over last few weeks/months to see spots on DX Galaxy but all I ever get is a blank screen (with some ad code at top - see attached screenshot):

Is the site functional? Is there something I am missing...

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Last post by Simon G4ELI
Sun Dec 06, 2020 11:37 am
The RAM on this computer is failing...

by pauldbnut » Mon Nov 30, 2020 6:44 pm
Last post by Simon G4ELI » Mon Nov 30, 2020 7:04 pm
Replies: 1
by pauldbnut » Mon Nov 30, 2020 6:44 pm

Sorry to hear that. I know the feeling.
Wish a stick or two of new RAM could give me a new lease of life ;)

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Last post by Simon G4ELI
Mon Nov 30, 2020 7:04 pm
Handy power switch

by PD3LK » Sat Nov 28, 2020 2:34 pm
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by PD3LK » Sat Nov 28, 2020 2:34 pm

Handy for us, radio amateurs, too. (EU only)

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Last post by PD3LK
Sat Nov 28, 2020 2:34 pm
IQ-modulator data sheet

by sm6fhz » Sun Nov 22, 2020 1:47 pm
Last post by PD3LK » Mon Nov 23, 2020 6:52 pm
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by sm6fhz » Sun Nov 22, 2020 1:47 pm

Hi all.
I am in the possession of a MCL ZMIQ-895M-1 IQ-modulator/demodulator, but can not locate a data sheet. Neither on the MCL web-page nor on the Internet as a whole.
Can it be so lucky that someone here does have such a data sheet?

My...

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Last post by PD3LK
Mon Nov 23, 2020 6:52 pm
Trying to suppress this noise...Any ideas?

by Skydawg » Fri Oct 09, 2020 2:04 pm
Last post by PD3LK » Wed Nov 18, 2020 10:37 pm
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by Skydawg » Fri Oct 09, 2020 2:04 pm
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This noise is pervasive and seems to exist in SDR Console as opposed to SDRuno. To me sounds like water waves breaking on a beach . Seems to be across all bands. Hoping it will be a setting I am missing somewhere. Any help would be appreciated. I...
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Last post by PD3LK
Wed Nov 18, 2020 10:37 pm
..back in 1980......

by G0OFE » Tue Nov 03, 2020 1:25 pm
Last post by Max » Tue Nov 03, 2020 4:35 pm
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by G0OFE » Tue Nov 03, 2020 1:25 pm

Just for interest...
This appeared on my Twitter feed a while ago:-

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Back then, I was at school and could only dream of affording such things.

A crystal controlled 8 channel receiver for today's equivilent of around £450 -...

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Last post by Max
Tue Nov 03, 2020 4:35 pm
Noise Source Finally Found (2-3 MHz am)

by Robert11 » Wed Oct 14, 2020 12:37 pm
Last post by on2ron » Thu Oct 29, 2020 1:34 pm
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by Robert11 » Wed Oct 14, 2020 12:37 pm

Hi,

Since for the last 6 months or so, I have been annoying everyone for
suggestions as to what my very substantial noise might be (2 to 3 MHz, am), thought I would Post what I have, finally,
discovered.

In our kitchen, we have a very, very, very,...

Replies: 4
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Last post by on2ron
Thu Oct 29, 2020 1:34 pm
Noise And "Wall Warts" ?

by Robert111 » Thu Oct 08, 2020 11:35 am
Last post by agene » Sat Oct 10, 2020 10:48 pm
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by Robert111 » Thu Oct 08, 2020 11:35 am

Hello,

Regarding these wall-warts that we seem to have all over the place these days:

Before I crawl under everything removing them one by one:

Not sure how similar one brand is to another, but what are the typical frequencies one might
expect to...

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Views: 324

Last post by agene
Sat Oct 10, 2020 10:48 pm
Interference

by NJ3H » Wed Oct 07, 2020 8:46 am
Last post by Mag loop Simon » Wed Oct 07, 2020 12:31 pm
Replies: 4
by NJ3H » Wed Oct 07, 2020 8:46 am

Greetings,

I could sure use some help trying to identify as shown in the attached pictures. This interference occurs in the 2 mhz, 7-10 mhz, and 16-20 mhz bands and to a minor amount elsewhere on HF.

I have had this problem before. I have walked...

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Last post by Mag loop Simon
Wed Oct 07, 2020 12:31 pm
RX 888 some things

by vierh045sdrc » Sun Sep 13, 2020 9:51 pm
Last post by Guy Atkins » Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:07 pm
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by vierh045sdrc » Sun Sep 13, 2020 9:51 pm

Hello all.
Last week, a broadbanded RX888 SDR (up to 32mb) was delivered from AliE by Postnl about 2.5 weeks after ordering. For the enthusiasts here are some notes
- Due to the large amount of data, the RX888 must be connected to the USB 3.
- The...

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Last post by Guy Atkins
Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:07 pm
Sept 9 2020 Test Forum

by wb8yqj » Wed Sep 09, 2020 6:06 pm
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by wb8yqj » Wed Sep 09, 2020 6:06 pm

de Wb8yqj/6
Carlsbad, Ca. USA

didit...

:idea:

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Last post by wb8yqj
Wed Sep 09, 2020 6:06 pm
Groups.io Test

by Simon G4ELI » Wed Aug 19, 2020 11:14 am
Last post by K4LED » Fri Sep 04, 2020 5:50 am
Replies: 16
by Simon G4ELI » Wed Aug 19, 2020 11:14 am
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Am testing one way integration with the Groups.io mailing list.
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Last post by K4LED
Fri Sep 04, 2020 5:50 am
Congratulations

by pauldbnut » Wed Aug 19, 2020 11:29 am
Last post by RPeeters » Sun Aug 23, 2020 1:52 pm
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by pauldbnut » Wed Aug 19, 2020 11:29 am

Simon, you don't need my vote to feel good about your achievements. But the new forum is a special case I can't help commenting on.
Massive step forward, thanks.

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Views: 206

Last post by RPeeters
Sun Aug 23, 2020 1:52 pm
Screenshot

by Simon G4ELI » Thu Aug 06, 2020 12:02 pm
Last post by Herman » Wed Aug 19, 2020 8:45 am
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by Simon G4ELI » Thu Aug 06, 2020 12:02 pm

Here's a screenshot, the lightbox extension is enabled, great!

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Views: 354

Last post by Herman
Wed Aug 19, 2020 8:45 am
PDF

by Simon G4ELI » Tue Aug 11, 2020 4:39 am
Last post by dg9bfc_sigi » Tue Aug 11, 2020 9:09 am
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by Simon G4ELI » Tue Aug 11, 2020 4:39 am

PDF attachment

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Last post by dg9bfc_sigi
Tue Aug 11, 2020 9:09 am
#Future & a question

by N6ATC » Mon Aug 10, 2020 4:15 pm
Last post by NJ3H » Wed Aug 19, 2020 5:49 am
Replies: 2
by N6ATC » Mon Aug 10, 2020 4:15 pm

Hello, everyone.

This question is being posted here because I am interested in the answer and also to permit further testing of Simon's new discussion board.

We all know that Simon intends to implement a scanner feature at some point in the...

Replies: 2
Views: 234

Last post by NJ3H
Wed Aug 19, 2020 5:49 am

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