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  • Who you are, where you are and what are your KiWi's ?

    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.

    HB9TMC
  • Impressive!

    Im only using an cheap magnetic loop off Ali Express.

    Its 6pm NZ time.


    Loving the Kiwi :-)

    F5AFYNate_R
  • Wonder what this is at 5300Khz? - its always there.

    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 ;-)
    Nate_R