So I actually covered this in a post – <<<CLICK HERE>>> – this is just some thoughts on the antenna – not the best performer until you get above 30Mhz – it does work below 30 – but it is a compromise – it performs quite well for VHF and UHF – haven’t found anythingContinue reading “SCANKING HF Discone – not a re-hash . . .”
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Radio New Zealand International – Starting Some Antenna Testing – Oh Boy!
Just a quick one here folks / antenna A is the DXE-RF-PRO-1B from DX Engineering – good stuff! / antenna B – A Random Wire / And antenna C is the Scanking HF Discone 0.05 To 2000 MHz Antenna from Nevada Radio (UK) The antennas vary widely in cost and mounting practices – and thereContinue reading “Radio New Zealand International – Starting Some Antenna Testing – Oh Boy!”
More Radio Stuff & Friday Music on Tuesday??
So once again – if something can be screwed up – it will be . . . Busy times, so I scheduled several posting to drop – don’t know for sure how I screwed up – but I managed to do it – OOPS . . . Now onto some radio stuff . . .Continue reading “More Radio Stuff & Friday Music on Tuesday??”
Posting “Stuff” . . .
A lot of you folks just check in every once in a while – and that’s cool. Some of you are impatient to say the least – more T&A pics – more memes – more political memes – Well you get what you get when you get it – and if I haven’t offended YOUContinue reading “Posting “Stuff” . . .”
3 from The Official SWL Channel
These 3 will help get you started with that new shortwave that hopefully Santa is bringing . . . And of course you can always <<<CLICK HERE>>> and go to the YouTube channel and do some binge watching there . . . Shortwave radio 101 beginner series : Why use multiple bandwidths and what theyContinue reading “3 from The Official SWL Channel”
Case in Point . . . The Loop is Directional – But – There are Limits . . .
Adding obscure lower power stations to the list is fun stuff to do – and don’t think I am knocking anybody’s station – if somebody has the wherewithal to put a station together and put a signal and program out there – That is WAY Cool! So at the same time China Radio International isContinue reading “Case in Point . . . The Loop is Directional – But – There are Limits . . .”
JAMECO To “The Rescue”
The big issue these days is a power supply for your Grundig satellit 800 – so often the OEM power supply and the radio are no longer keeping each other company. So people buy them – got a cheapy power supply and then complain that the old radio is no good – I get allContinue reading “JAMECO To “The Rescue””
Choyong LC90 AM/FM/SHORTWAVE/INTERNET Radio – Quick Look
The LC90 is an incredible piece of technology packed into a very small package – NOT pocket sized ( not really cargo pocket even ) – BUT – it is way up high on the cool scale. For it’s size – it packs performance way above it’s “weight” class . . . I am notContinue reading “Choyong LC90 AM/FM/SHORTWAVE/INTERNET Radio – Quick Look”
Pat Novak Meets Johnny Dollar: The Full Episode – An Old Time Radio Detective Crossover
Let’s start with the teaser – First Look: Pat Novak Meets Johnny Dollar | New Episode | New Time Radio Preview And on with the episode . . . And a little behind the story blurb . . . From the YouTube page – “Step back in time with a modern twist as New TimeContinue reading “Pat Novak Meets Johnny Dollar: The Full Episode – An Old Time Radio Detective Crossover”
Guns, Fun, Food and More 