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Title: WFAN 660 AM (New York) 0957 UTC 3 MAR 2024
Post by: Ct Yankee on March 03, 2024, 1017 UTC
On St. Augustine Beach, FL using Tecsun PL 600.  About 900 miles away from my qth, Excellent reception.

0957 OM wraps up talking about NY Giants
0958 Commercials
1000 ID to sports news including Rangers shoot out loss to Maple Leafs after rallying to tie.
1002 OM "It's 5:02 this first Sunday in March and March is a time to talk baseball" into discussion on Yankees
Title: Re: WFAN 660 AM (New York) 0957 UTC 3 MAR 2024
Post by: Polar Bear on March 07, 2024, 1830 UTC
It sounds to me as if you are desperate for something to listen to, and your equipment is sub standard - so broadcast radio seems to be the only thing it picks up...
Title: Re: WFAN 660 AM (New York) 0957 UTC 3 MAR 2024
Post by: Ct Yankee on March 07, 2024, 2015 UTC
Interesting thought but not totally accurate.  Have a great deal of interest in NY sports, grew up there.  Curious to see where I can pick it up in on my various travels over the years.  Brought the only radio I own which didn't have a Lithium Ion battery per regulations with the airline I flew.  I have had success with some pirates/shortwave reception.  Thanks for your interest though.
Title: Re: WFAN 660 AM (New York) 0957 UTC 3 MAR 2024
Post by: pinto vortando on March 08, 2024, 1631 UTC
What are you using for an antenna on your PL-600?
Title: Re: WFAN 660 AM (New York) 0957 UTC 3 MAR 2024
Post by: Ct Yankee on March 08, 2024, 1907 UTC
Sony AN-61 reel wire
Title: Re: WFAN 660 AM (New York) 0957 UTC 3 MAR 2024
Post by: pinto vortando on March 10, 2024, 0013 UTC
Sony AN-61 reel wire

Hmmm, AFAIK, the ferrite bar acts as the antenna for AM on the PL-600.
Do you find that the wire antenna enhances reception on the AM band?
Title: Re: WFAN 660 AM (New York) 0957 UTC 3 MAR 2024
Post by: Ct Yankee on March 10, 2024, 1146 UTC

Did not know you were referring to AM only. Wire is for shortwave use, yes ferrite bar for AM.
Title: Re: WFAN 660 AM (New York) 0957 UTC 3 MAR 2024
Post by: pinto vortando on March 10, 2024, 1424 UTC

Did not know you were referring to AM only. Wire is for shortwave use, yes ferrite bar for AM.

OK, thanks  :)
Title: Re: WFAN 660 AM (New York) 0957 UTC 3 MAR 2024
Post by: flexoman61 on March 11, 2024, 1345 UTC
It sounds to me as if you are desperate for something to listen to, and your equipment is sub standard - so broadcast radio seems to be the only thing it picks up...

What a rude comment.
I find MW DXing interesting at night and early morning hours.  New York to Florida on MW is a nice catch CT Yankee especially on a portable.  :)