Hey All,
Zoomer in deep QSB, mostly weak (or gone) ,up to fair "at times". Up against local Co -Channel WJIB .
JIB is the "Giant Flea" here at night.Their tower is only around 2.5 mi direct line of sight, so even when at 5 W night time power, it's BIG.
Also noted (as always) was the infamous "Zoomer Flutter" .As CFZM starts to rise up out of the mud, it begins to flutter up against JIB. This is not a"variable" rate propagation type of flutter.Instead it is rock solid and is always at "referenced rate " that is constant at around .5 seconds.My guess is that one of these guys is a few 10's of Hz off frequency, and causes this interaction. (Any comments ?).
This Co channel is always fun , but a challenge to null. The loop and the 803's ferrite ( X AND Y "origin" point) both have to be in EXACT position. 1/8 to 1/4 " fully makes or breaks Zoomer reception. It's really cool how tight it is.The Panasonic is tiny bit more forgiving due to a longer rod, but not by much.
I doubt many folks can pull it out , at least in the immediate Boston area.
I can only imagine how the big litz loop will play on this situation and on other frequencies. Gotta finish the "small" (16") "Test Bed" loop first,maybe this weekend (if my first "shot" on Friday doesn't make me sick).
Also noted KDKA, but not as good as the other night.The band seemed down a bit from earlier in the week.
K