> I'm planning to built a bit stronger station for 136kHz to take with
> me to LX later this year............
> Dick, PA4VHF

Dick,

The biggest problem experienced by DXpeditions is being able to 
receive. Many have been good signals but have been unable to work 
more than a few strong stations because of noise pick-up on the 
transmit antenna.

With a good antenna, you will not need a great amount of power, so it 
is best not to spend too much time n the Tx (except to make it 'bomb-
proof' so it does not fail when presented with an odd load 
impedance).

The time saved can then be spent on constructing a loop antenna that 
can be located away from the operating position. This can be used to 
null out any unexpected local QRM. Remember to de-tune the Tx antenna 
(eg disconnect the earth) when using the Rx antenna. An alternative 
receive antenna is the EWE.

Looking forward to adding LX to my log.

73 de Mike, G3XDV
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