Hello Laurie,
well, my receiving setup is simple. I use an IC-R75 receiver with the OCXO
option and the 250Hz CW filter. I always have both preamps switched in. The
noise blanker is usually off as it generates unwanted QRM lines. The antenna
is an inverted L, 19 metres vertical and 15 metres horizontal, with an
elevated loading coil of 3 mH at the elbow and the rest of the loading at
ground level. My location is reasonably quiet, semi-rural, 15km North of
Dunedin on the East coast of the South Island. This seems to give me some
sea gain towards the US and I have had some success copying Laurence KL1X in
Oklahoma. Argo 134 is generally used to look for signals.
When is your talk Laurie? I don't have any pictures but could take a few if
you like.
80 metre signals are starting to build again although I am usually homr from
work a bit late. I have worked G3WXX and G4AMN a few times over the last
month or so. I look forward to hearing you again.
Mike ZL4OL
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