Fired up the LF transmitter on 137kHz for the first time this morning
after several months (my time and the mast being required for another project).
I had to relearn a few things before I could get reasonable power
out. I tried a different loading system but in the end went back to
the old system.
The Loran was just as bad as before but nevertheless renewed
acquaintances with GW4ALG (569), G3XDV(599!), G3YMC(569) and G4GVC(579).
I must really comment on Mike's signal. When I had sorted the
receiver tuning out I COULDN'T believe seeing the S meter hitting the
S9 mark on the keying. There was a time when the G3XDV signal was
buried in the Loran hash so the range of antenna improvements have
really paid off. Well done Mike.
I checked out the 73kHz loading system and did a test transmission
but the 'growler' was on. I will be on 73kHz for part of the HF
convention period and will be listening on 136kHz as well as 73kHz.
During a retail therapy session with XYL Erica last week I called in
the local radio emporium (GWM Radio) and found (and bought) an
interesting bit of kit called Level Meter D2155. Covers 200Hz to
620kHz (made by Siemens). Does anyone know about this? I recollect
seeing something on the reflector about it but I cant remember who it was.
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Regards, Peter, G3LDO
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