Powernumpty

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  • update problem [Debian filesystem was full. Huge log files, reason unknown]

    PowernumptyPowernumpty
    Now that is after sales service.
    WA2ZKD

  • HB9HD 10m repeater

    PowernumptyPowernumpty
    Two UK stations chatting via the Swiss repeater (with Spanish and German stations) on FM
    WA2ZKD

  • OpenWebRX [using a transverter/down-converter with the Kiwi]

    PowernumptyPowernumpty
    I stuck a whip up becasue I thought the Mag Loop noise level was a little better than I remembered, turns out the loop is still covering an horendous level of switchmode noise that I just can't… (more)
    Lonecrow

  • What are the chances?

    PowernumptyPowernumpty
    I had some cheap Chinese hair clippers that failed. I tend to recycle as much material as I can so had the lower stainless jaws lying around.
    While on Skype my eyes fell on this bit of junk and… (more)
    UR5VIB

  • Last Spectrum persists when all signals removed [fixed in v1.279]

    PowernumptyPowernumpty
    With the new spectrum options I spent a fair amount of last evening trying to screen dump a fleeting burst from mains networking, failed over forty times to hit it.
    Today with peak capture enabled, so… (more)
    KA7U

  • OpenWebRX [using a transverter/down-converter with the Kiwi]

    PowernumptyPowernumpty
    "I'm wondering if the kiwi will be able to handle it" I'm pretty sure downconverting that range has a lot of other VHF (+FM broadcast) mixing stuff to reject so filtering is important before and… (more)
    Lonecrow

  • Any Ideas [AM BCB overload]

    PowernumptyPowernumpty
    The LZ1AQ amp will work as a simple dipole, I think the balanced antenna may be easier to get working and I'm a real fan of CAT5/6 shieled feeds for RX antennas now.
    Mine is two loops with extra… (more)
    Lonecrow

  • Any Ideas [AM BCB overload]

    PowernumptyPowernumpty
    You need a nice old linear to feed a mini whip. Check it gives the required voltage at the right load, some 12V will be 18V off-load.

    There will be pick up on the feedline, it needs to be halted and/… (more)
    Lonecrow

  • OpenWebRX [using a transverter/down-converter with the Kiwi]

    PowernumptyPowernumpty
    I tried my old 144MHz-28MHz transverter and was OK on some parts of the airband, not very clean though.
    Perhaps you could send an enquiry to transverters-store.com, they seem good value even though… (more)
    Lonecrow

  • GPS Problems

    PowernumptyPowernumpty
    You could try a reflector behind it. I don't think I'd get much here facing west but there could be some other interference desensing it.
    I'd also carefully check the voltage at the SMA pins 3.3V.

    Is… (more)
    k5khk