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Ooops. I was confusing it with long wire aerials. Primarily enhance reception of frequencies between 150 kHz and 10 MHz, though anything that can enhance the general range 150 kHz to 30 MHz (if I need to build multiple aerials to achieve this, so be it). I'm wanting to enhance what I already...

Hi, Would be interested to know what your goals of the project are? I fit all of the following: - An aviation enthusiast - A Radio hobbyist, interested in HF & VHF Aero listening - A spotter - civil aircraft - Someone interested in SBS/Airnav Radar - An overflight/contrail/dot-spotter - A...

Hi, Instead of buying a ready-made loop antenna, I'd like to build one. From reading around the required wire length (in feet) is approx. 234 / f (where f is in MHz). What kind of tuning capacitor do I need? It seems people are using 350 μF or so. Anyone know how to build extremely low...

Hi, I had the Eton E5 for a few months then it seems the oscillator started to become intermittent. Sent it back under warranty, repair wasn't pssible so they offered to exchange it for a new one. I have been waiting over 2 months for a replacement so went back to the store today and...

Hi, I tried to learn morse, but didn't seem to get on with it. Is there a pattern to the letters part? The numbers are easy .---- ..--- etc.. and work upwards to ----- for zero. :) Chernobyl2.

Hmmm - definitely no included external aerial in the box. I meant plug, not jack. My bad. :) Chernobyl2.

Hi, Does anyone have any recommendations for software that can decode the following? Morse RTTY WeatherFax Chernobyl2.

Hi, I had a look at those links posted further up the thread. Thanks for those! I've got a bit better idea for what I want I think. I read somewhere that you can build a multi-element dipole antenna, but the fact it is multi-element affects its performance. Does it affect it much, or...

Hi, I hooked up a length of wire to a stereo 3.5mm jack, but it seems the whip antenna is still connected? Does anyone here know how the aerial should be wired, and whether it can be a stereo jack or needs to be mono?? Heard some interesting things earlier. Excellent! Managed to pick...

I've got it!!!! Arrived this morning in the post. First impressions is that it doesn't seem quite as sensitive as the S350DL, but I'm just about to hook an external aerial up to it so shall be interesting to see how it performs then!! So far, liking it a lot!! Managed to pick up Shanwick...

Hi, Regarding aerials/antennas for HF, does anyone have any information on the different types, etc..? I'm not a mathematician, but can handle complex concepts of operation. I'm just looking for the basics for now. I'm sure I'll have more questions later. Thanks! :biggrin: Chernobyl2.

Thanks! According to that review it is slightly less sensitive than the S350DL, which is something I was wondering about (I had a look at the S350DL and was immediately impressed by its sensitivity and clarity using only its whip antenna), but given that it seems to excel with an external...

Hi, Have you e-mailed the manufacturers to ask if any do the kind of thing you're looking for? Icom do a couple of units I think that at least read the frequency, and there is the Yaesu as mentioned above, but as for reading menu items - I'd be surprised if they did. Good luck in your...

If we are talking theoretically, VHF and above is, yes. Practically, up to about 300 MHz can be received quite a distance from the source, but it depends on the landscape/obstructions between you and it, and its transmit power. Assuming the ground followed the curvature of the earth, there is...

The E5 is on order, and should be here next week! I'm hoping for tomorrow but I think it unlikely. Chernobyl2.