To: rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org
Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2001 10:57:57 -0400
Subject: Re: LF: SAQ reception / Electro-mechanical receiver for SAQ
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From: "BOB RIESE" <riese-k3djc@juno.com>
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I was also able to successfully receive SAQ with a homebrew 
electro-mechanical receiver. As far as I know, the Alexanderson 
alternator at SAQ is currently the only operating radio station with 
an electro-mechanical transmitter that does not rely on valves or 
semiconductors. For some time I thought it would be fun to make a 
VLF receiver based on similar principles, also without any valves 
or semiconductors, to receive the SAQ broadcasts. At first, I 
thought this would involve some difficult mechanical engineering, 
but somewhat suprisingly I was eventually able to make such a 
receiver using parts from the junk box.

outstanding Jim  !!!

this only goes to show that LF can be a tinkerers 
play ground

Bob  K3DJC