smg

I'm based in sunny Napier, Hawke's Bay, NZ.

I use my Kiwi to indulge my SWL / DX hobby. Nothing too serious.

I work in IT and have had a long interest in electronics and radio - which makes me sound like a complete nerd :-D

On the flip side, I have a youngish family (even though I am now 52 - I started late) and still listen to grunge.

Im only using an cheap magnetic loop off Ali Express.

Its 6pm NZ time.

Loving the Kiwi :-)

A quick update.

I received the DC power supply, gave it some tests and it seems like a nice stable 5.18V on the output.

I replaced the two Apple bricks, one for the KSDR and one for the Bias Tee, and connected them to the new linear DC supply, and from what I can tell, the "noise" is all but gone on that frequency.

Will monitor and report any additional findings.

Parts used:

• 13.8V 5A Transformer (From an old Dick Smith unregulated power supply.
• This DC power supply with a 5V fixed regulator.
• A dual USB assembly from an old PC

Left to do:

• mount it all nicely in an enclosure ;-)