----- Original Message -----

From: mal hamilton

To: rsgb

Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 5:18 PM

Subject: LF: VLF GRABBER

VLF GRP       

 

Is there anyone in a position to redirect their LF/MF grabber for VLF eg 8.97 Kcs

This band seems to be attracting some interest at present.

I have resonated my 137 Kcs antenna system for 8.97 Kcs. The loading coil needed was around 145 mH,  I hope to reduce this in the future by adding more top loading wires.

I can supply about 5W to the antenna, but the ERP at this level would be extremely low, and probably not radiate vy far. I am looking for a suitable amp for future experiments when a permit is available.

Are there many amateurs equipped to RX on VLF?

Resonating my antenna system made a tremendous improvement to received signals compared to the inv L's at at their natural frequency.

 

73 de mal/g3kev