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QSLs Received / Bogusman eQSL
« on: October 27, 2017, 1644 UTC »
What a nice surprise after 291 days.
Thanks a lot Bogusman, you really made my day.
Thanks a lot Bogusman, you really made my day.
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Software / SDR Console Peview 7, October 23rd, 2017
« on: October 25, 2017, 1653 UTC »
Preview 7, October 23rd, 2017
This kit expires on October 24th, 2018.
What's New
A lot of new/updated features, for example:
CW Skimmer, a major part of the logic was wrong http://dev2.sdr-radio.com/Software/3rd-Party/CWSkimmer.
Support for the latest Airspy Server network logic.
Favourites Tree – see Favourites pane.
Memories.
Changed / enhanced the spectrum algorithm – Ribbon Bar, View, Smoothing – Hang & Decay now the default. Using Hang & Decay the smoothed spectrum is now closer (indeed quite close) to the actual signal levels.
Fixed Ettus B210 support.
Schedule
Beta 1 - December 2017 with Data Anayser.
Beta 2 - January 2018 with Remote Server.
Release - March 2018.
Known Problems
External radio possibly still not working properly when using the IF output, this is high on the to-do list
There are no guarantees at all - this is a taster of what's to come. The kit expires on December 13th, 2017.
Updates
Join the mailing list group for links to intermediate kits created before beta 1 in December 2017.
http://www.sdr-radio.com/Software/Downloads
This kit expires on October 24th, 2018.
What's New
A lot of new/updated features, for example:
CW Skimmer, a major part of the logic was wrong http://dev2.sdr-radio.com/Software/3rd-Party/CWSkimmer.
Support for the latest Airspy Server network logic.
Favourites Tree – see Favourites pane.
Memories.
Changed / enhanced the spectrum algorithm – Ribbon Bar, View, Smoothing – Hang & Decay now the default. Using Hang & Decay the smoothed spectrum is now closer (indeed quite close) to the actual signal levels.
Fixed Ettus B210 support.
Schedule
Beta 1 - December 2017 with Data Anayser.
Beta 2 - January 2018 with Remote Server.
Release - March 2018.
Known Problems
External radio possibly still not working properly when using the IF output, this is high on the to-do list
There are no guarantees at all - this is a taster of what's to come. The kit expires on December 13th, 2017.
Updates
Join the mailing list group for links to intermediate kits created before beta 1 in December 2017.
http://www.sdr-radio.com/Software/Downloads
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Broadcast Announcements / Radio Spaceshuttle 25. Oct. transmission
« on: October 24, 2017, 1905 UTC »
Test on Wednesday morning 25th Oct 2017 starting around 6... 6:30 UTC... Px on 31 mb 9290 (or 9270 kHz) AM-mode+ few picture txs SSTV with scottie1-mode. Reports most welcome. Please tune in and try fq from 6 to about midday 12 UTC time... Good luck...
All correct reception reports would be sent to e-mail addresses spaceshuttleradio@yahoo.com or radiospaceshuttle@hotmail.com for emaI-QSLs or to P.O.Box 2702 for printed ones!
Best regards,
Radio Spaceshuttle
P.O.Box 2702
NL-6049 ZG Herten
The Netherlands
All correct reception reports would be sent to e-mail addresses spaceshuttleradio@yahoo.com or radiospaceshuttle@hotmail.com for emaI-QSLs or to P.O.Box 2702 for printed ones!
Best regards,
Radio Spaceshuttle
P.O.Box 2702
NL-6049 ZG Herten
The Netherlands
455
Equipment / ALA 100LN perfect size & shape
« on: October 24, 2017, 1400 UTC »
I purchased around six week ago a ALA 100LN from Wellbrook.
My main target with this antenna is the Mediumwave band.
The antenna bearing is 278° - 98°.
Since I installed the antenna I tinkered with the loop height and circumference.
1. Setup - 10' height and 26' apart = 72' circumference
Signals where way to strong (S9+40 / S9+60) with attenuation (10dBm) and I observed overmodulation on a lot of stations.
2. Setup - 10' height and 20.5' apart = 61' circumference
No significant changes to the first setup. I dropped the signals by 5 S-points at best.
The overmodulation got a little better on the local stations but i was still not happy.
3. Setup - 13.1' height and 13.1' apart = 52.4' circumference
The local stations are now down to S9+10 /+20 with out any overmodulation.
Now I am wondering if I found the optimal size / circumference for the loop.
What circumference are you guys using on the ALA 100LN?
Did anyone try a triangle setup as it is mention in the Wellbrook documentation?
Overall I am curious what treasures I will catch during this MW DX season with the new Antenna.
My main target with this antenna is the Mediumwave band.
The antenna bearing is 278° - 98°.
Since I installed the antenna I tinkered with the loop height and circumference.
1. Setup - 10' height and 26' apart = 72' circumference
Signals where way to strong (S9+40 / S9+60) with attenuation (10dBm) and I observed overmodulation on a lot of stations.
2. Setup - 10' height and 20.5' apart = 61' circumference
No significant changes to the first setup. I dropped the signals by 5 S-points at best.
The overmodulation got a little better on the local stations but i was still not happy.
3. Setup - 13.1' height and 13.1' apart = 52.4' circumference
The local stations are now down to S9+10 /+20 with out any overmodulation.
Now I am wondering if I found the optimal size / circumference for the loop.
What circumference are you guys using on the ALA 100LN?
Did anyone try a triangle setup as it is mention in the Wellbrook documentation?
Overall I am curious what treasures I will catch during this MW DX season with the new Antenna.
456
Equipment / Re: RG58 vs. RG174 vs. RG316 for Receive Only
« on: October 24, 2017, 0914 UTC »
From my prospective, three factors are interesting when looking into coax.
The shieling, attenuation & impedance.
Here a with the mentioned coax comparison:
Shielding
RG 58/U (20AWG) - 78% coverage with Bare Copper Braid Shield
RG 174/U (26 AWG) - 90% coverage with Tinned Copper Braid Shield)
RG 316 (26 AWG) - 95% coverage with Silverplated Copper Braid Shield
H155 - 100% Duofoil + 80% coverage with Tinned Copper Braid Shield
Attenuation (dB/100 meter)
Coax 10 Mhz 20 Mhz 28 Mhz 50 Mhz
RG 58/U 4,5 6,5 -- 10,4 (50 Ω)
RG 174/U 9,5 13,5 -- 18,5 (50 Ω)
RG 316 8,2 17,0 19,2 (50 Ω)
H155 3,0 4,2 4,9 6,5 (50 Ω)
This summer I change all my coax from RG 58 to H 155.
So far, I am pleased with the change. My noise floor went down by 5-8dB depending on the antenna.
The cost for the H155 is almost double, compared to the RG 58. However, in my situation it was worth it.
A must in my opinion is also good grounding of the coax shield and a common mode choke in each coax line.
The shieling, attenuation & impedance.
Here a with the mentioned coax comparison:
Shielding
RG 58/U (20AWG) - 78% coverage with Bare Copper Braid Shield
RG 174/U (26 AWG) - 90% coverage with Tinned Copper Braid Shield)
RG 316 (26 AWG) - 95% coverage with Silverplated Copper Braid Shield
H155 - 100% Duofoil + 80% coverage with Tinned Copper Braid Shield
Attenuation (dB/100 meter)
Coax 10 Mhz 20 Mhz 28 Mhz 50 Mhz
RG 58/U 4,5 6,5 -- 10,4 (50 Ω)
RG 174/U 9,5 13,5 -- 18,5 (50 Ω)
RG 316 8,2 17,0 19,2 (50 Ω)
H155 3,0 4,2 4,9 6,5 (50 Ω)
This summer I change all my coax from RG 58 to H 155.
So far, I am pleased with the change. My noise floor went down by 5-8dB depending on the antenna.
The cost for the H155 is almost double, compared to the RG 58. However, in my situation it was worth it.
A must in my opinion is also good grounding of the coax shield and a common mode choke in each coax line.
457
QSLs Received / Re: Enterprise Radio QSL
« on: October 23, 2017, 1041 UTC »
Received the same for yesterday's transmission.
Mille grazie Capt. Denny.
Mille grazie Capt. Denny.
458
North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Amphetamine Radio 6925 USB 1845 UTC 22 OCT 2017
« on: October 22, 2017, 1931 UTC »
Via K3FEF - PA
S7+ with good audio
1928 UTC , The Doors - A. Woman
S7+ with good audio
1928 UTC , The Doors - A. Woman
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Broadcast Announcements / Marconi Radio International (MRI) 22 Oct. 2017
« on: October 21, 2017, 2146 UTC »
Please be advised that after many weeks of absence, MRI will be back on the air tomorrow, Sunday, 22 October 2017, as follows: 13.45-15.45 UTC on 7700 kHz (USB mode).
Reception reports with audio clips (mp3-file) are welcome. Our E-mail: marconiradiointernational (at) gmail.com
Last but not least, we need your help! If you are a DX blogger, or use social networks, please post an announcement on your own blog and/or Facebook or send out a tweet the day before the broadcast. You can also forward this message to a friend.
We hope to hear from a lot of shortwave listeners about our transmissions.
Best 73's
Marconi Radio International (MRI)
Reception reports with audio clips (mp3-file) are welcome. Our E-mail: marconiradiointernational (at) gmail.com
Last but not least, we need your help! If you are a DX blogger, or use social networks, please post an announcement on your own blog and/or Facebook or send out a tweet the day before the broadcast. You can also forward this message to a friend.
We hope to hear from a lot of shortwave listeners about our transmissions.
Best 73's
Marconi Radio International (MRI)
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Broadcast Announcements / The new trasmission of KCR next weekend.
« on: October 12, 2017, 1833 UTC »
Dear friends, next weekend KCR will be on air from Saturday 14 to Sunday 15 with so many beautiful music from all over the world and a special collaboration with Artem's World Music from Russia with a beautiful program in Spanish on Cuba's music and an overview of the radios that you can hear On the island. We look forward to numerous with your E-Mail reports and more. Happy listenig!
Cari amici, il prossimo weekend saremo ancora in onda dal sabato 14 alla domenica15 con tanta bella musica da ogni parte del mondo e la speciale collaborazione con Artem's World Music dalla Russia con una bella trasmissione in lingua Spagnola sulla musica di Cuba e una panoramica interessante sulle Radio che si possono ascoltare sull' isola. Vi apettiamo numerosi con le vostre sempre gradite E-Mail e i vostri rapporti di ascolto.
Buon ascolto!
Jasmine
Cari amici, il prossimo weekend saremo ancora in onda dal sabato 14 alla domenica15 con tanta bella musica da ogni parte del mondo e la speciale collaborazione con Artem's World Music dalla Russia con una bella trasmissione in lingua Spagnola sulla musica di Cuba e una panoramica interessante sulle Radio che si possono ascoltare sull' isola. Vi apettiamo numerosi con le vostre sempre gradite E-Mail e i vostri rapporti di ascolto.
Buon ascolto!
Jasmine
461
QSLs Received / Radio Orion 2000 eQSL
« on: October 08, 2017, 1959 UTC »
Thank you very much Commander Cliff Allister McLane.
462
Huh? / Re: RIP Tom Petty
« on: October 03, 2017, 1115 UTC »
He was one of my favorite musicians.
RIP Tom.
RIP Tom.
464
QSLs Received / Radio Merlin International eQSL
« on: September 25, 2017, 1014 UTC »
Thanks a lot Paul for the conformation.
465
North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: UNID 6925 USB 2040 UTC 22 Sep 2017
« on: September 22, 2017, 2046 UTC »
Vis K3FEF - PA
S8+
2043 UTC, The Beatles - Ticket to ride
2044 UTC, ID "Revolution Radio"
Thanks for the broadcast.
S8+
2043 UTC, The Beatles - Ticket to ride
2044 UTC, ID "Revolution Radio"
Thanks for the broadcast.