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Re: [HCDX] HF on Amtrak
Same experience I had - no chance, neither AM, nor SW, even local
powerhouses very weak. Really a pity, especially when I sat for days and
days on transcontinental trains in Russia... not to speak of the transsib..
FM locals are quite useable, though. But the fast QTH change has a strong
effect, so hurry with your bandscan - if you're interested in FM. Otherwise,
enjoy the landscape...
Good luck, Eike
> My experience trying to DX, or merely listen to AM or SW radio on trains,
> has been abysmal. Too much metal shielding, even near the windows. See if
they
> will let you string up a longwire on the roof :-0 73, Glenn Hauser
>
> --- "Sachs, Marvin" <MSachs@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > Going on cross-country Amtrak trip (NY to Seattle). Would like to try
> > some HF ops. FT857D, switching PS, MFJ tuner. Has anyone done this? What
> > antenna might work on sleeper car window? Loop? Folded/compressed 1/4
> > wave dipole? Some folks think the solar film on the window might be
> > metallic (problem). Might be a total waste, unless someone has some good
> > info for me.
> > Thanks in advance
> > Marv, K2IPH
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