SWL Radio “Stuff” – This Random Wire / Loop Antenna Setup is Going to Be FUN!

First a little Ask Dave . . . As he says – depends . . . For receive a counterpoise is not really needed – so what do you so with the negative post or leg on the unun? Well come along and see! In this setup – for receive only – the negative postContinue reading “SWL Radio “Stuff” – This Random Wire / Loop Antenna Setup is Going to Be FUN!”

How About a Saturday Matinee? : Parachute Battalion

It’s actually a watchable movie starring one of my favorite actors – Robert Preston – He played Centauri in the movie “The Last Starfighter” – one of those movies that most everyone liked – but – didn’t want to admit to liking it – LOL! – Enjoy! Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – andContinue reading “How About a Saturday Matinee? : Parachute Battalion”

4XZ Haifa Israel Maritime station and why you should tune around the bands slowly – VERY SLOWLY . . .

If you are on the hunt for various navigation beacons – Asian or European broadcast stations – or just a station you know IS broadcasting at a given time and conditions may just be right – patience is the key. The slower you can creep around the frequency – well I really hate to sayContinue reading “4XZ Haifa Israel Maritime station and why you should tune around the bands slowly – VERY SLOWLY . . .”