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Bruce – Does that Loop Antenna Thingy Actually Work?

Yes – Yes it does – and quite well I might add . . . The picture below shows the radiation pattern for a loop antenna – which is also its receive pattern – it has two defined receive “spots” and two defined “null” spots . . . Here is WLS Chicago at about 5AMContinue reading “Bruce – Does that Loop Antenna Thingy Actually Work?”

Gillis is Right – or – Anchors Aweigh!

About a week or so ago Gillis – Offficial SWL Channel posted this video . . . Something that has been in the back of my mind for several years or so is these newer ( and new ) radios really out perform the old boat anchors from the 50’s and 60’s and 70’s –Continue reading “Gillis is Right – or – Anchors Aweigh!”

All Night Long : Something Different / Michael Shayne Private Detective Movie Marathon starring Lloyd Nolan

I may have posted one or two of these before – here’s seven full episodes in a row for you – Enjoy! Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!

Friday Music Bonus : Pomplamoose / Mr. Blue Sky

Pretty cool stuff . . . . . . but can’t hold a candle to this . . . Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!

Tecsun AN-200 : Is It Magic?

No, not really – but – it can take an ok little radio and make it perform quite well – if hunting AM stations is an interest for you . . . The better the radio – generally the less increase in performance you will gain. However if you are using a radio that givesContinue reading “Tecsun AN-200 : Is It Magic?”

Friday Music : Eclectic Edition or Musical Whiplash

Found this and figgered all y’all needed it today – Enjoy! programming note : posting will probably be light this weekend – finishing up the antenna project ( random wire going up i hope ) and shoveling crap out of the radio room – beats shoveling snow – LOL! Have Fun! – Run the Gun!Continue reading “Friday Music : Eclectic Edition or Musical Whiplash”

Progress – Slow – but Progress Regardless

It is actually ridiculous just how trashed out the bench/desk became – but in my defense – I am not a neat “freak” by any stretch and it took 5 months of gathering all of the bits and pieces up and and not losing them – so I stacked everything on the bench. If IContinue reading “Progress – Slow – but Progress Regardless”

All Night Long : Dragnet

There was always some “over lap” between the radio and tv shows – especially the early black & white shows – find some of the old tv shows – put your feet up and close your eyes – they are as easy to follow as the radio shows . . . Enjoy! Have Fun! –Continue reading “All Night Long : Dragnet”

RF-PRO-1B / Finally Up and Working GREAT!

The ground rod under the entry box . . . Showing the #6 copper coming from the antenna setup to the second ground rod – and the #6 copper going up to the entry box . . . Into the entry box we go . . . Ready to start terminating in the box .Continue reading “RF-PRO-1B / Finally Up and Working GREAT!”

Friday Music : Bonus : A Few Covers/Originals for You

If you are of a “vintage” age – Unless you grew up in a vacuum – this is instantly recognizable – But A Cover But do YOU remember this?? Also a Cover Original Cover Original Cover Original Cover Original Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!