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  • 30 dB in line amplifier [Not Answered, sorry I accidentally hit accept on the comment.]

    sesykes71sesykes71
    Unless I am missing something or that is the wrong link, the antenna is for 144 and 450 MHz. The KiwiSDR only receives to 30 MHz. Unless you have a pretty big discone, it won't work very well at HF. … (more)
    krjones

  • Quick comparison between the PA0RDT Mini-Whip and The RA0SMS Mini-Whip

    sesykes71sesykes71
    I was recently lent a RA0SMS mini-whip to try out. Earlier this year I purchased new original Mini-whip from PA0RDT. I have used a homebrew copy of the mini-whip I built a few years ago as well. The… (more)
    WA2ZKD

  • WARNING 1.92 & 1.93 reboots on dx label add [fixed in v1.194]

    sesykes71sesykes71
    Same here with 1.93
    WA2ZKD

  • Quick comparison between the PA0RDT Mini-Whip and The RA0SMS Mini-Whip

    sesykes71sesykes71
    Since I use RG6 coax with F connectors as the antenna feed, the easiest way to ground the coax is use a CATV grounding block.
    WA2ZKDLonecrow

  • Quick comparison between the PA0RDT Mini-Whip and The RA0SMS Mini-Whip

    sesykes71sesykes71
    Since I use RG6 coax with F connectors as the antenna feed, the easiest way to ground the coax is use a CATV grounding block.
    WA2ZKDLonecrow

  • SAQ 17.2 kHz Christmas Eve Transmission

    sesykes71sesykes71
    I was finally able to capture and listen to SAQ this morning. I used the KiwiSDR and a new 350 foot beverage antenna. I have been trying to receive this station since 1981.



    Thanks to Jim Lill WA2ZKD… (more)
    WA2ZKD