Re: [IRCA] Forwarded request for DX information

["Bob Young" <youngbob53@xxxxxxx>]

Hi Doug,
I may be the only one that says this but I am using probably the same stuff 
he used 40 years ago for receivers such as R-390A's, R-390's, SP-600's, 
HQ-180's HRO-60's etc. all tube type receivers. I use two 400' LW's and a 
Misek Phaser which for me makes all the difference in the world from even 
ten years ago, I have gotten many TA's, Carribbean and South American 
stations with these receivers and this antenna set up. I think the biggest 
advance since he was DXing 40 years ago has been the phasers as I get 
probably all the stuff that the guys with the modern SS stuff get. I don't 
think the receivers of today are that much better than the best of yesterday 
but offer many more features and are of course are much lighter and more 
trouble free.

Bob Young
Millbury, Ma
KB1OKL


>From: "Doug Pifer" <oregon4wd@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>Reply-To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of 
>America<irca@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>To: "IRCA Group Email America" <irca@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: [IRCA] Forwarded request for DX information
>Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2007 22:40:43 -0700
>
>Hi Everyone,
>
>I was recently forwarded a letter written by a gentleman located in Ontario 
>Canada.  He's re-entering DXing after a long time off and is looking for 
>information. Since buying my last receiver, I haven't really kept up on 
>current set-ups.  If you could post or email me with your thoughts, I would 
>appreciate it. This is quite an all encompassing letter and I will compile 
>your comments to send back to him. 73- Doug
>
>
>
>Verbatim.
>
>
>
>Dear Sir, or Madame,
>
>Approximately 40 years ago I began DX'ing the AM Medium Wave Bands for a 
>few years, with tube type receivers, and antenna's that I made.
>
>
>
>Now that I have some time to myself, I have decided to get back into some 
>serious AM DXing.  I am interested to know what type of receivers etc. and 
>equipment (antenna's, tuners etc.) that your club members are using these 
>days to tune into Europe, S. America etc.
>
>
>
>No. 1.  I need a good, selective, sensitive receiver (new or used) to begin 
>DX'ing again.  Also I would be interested to know, what type of antenna's 
>are being used these days, to log those rare stations and broadcasts.
>
>
>
>No. 2.  Any information on these items would be greatly appreciated.
>
>
>
>My favourite part of this hobby is building antenna's to pick up rare DX 
>etc.  As a retired communications engineer, I have some knowledge regarding 
>radio waves + theory etc. (years ago I helped design and build the 
>trans-Canada microwave system for T.V. and data transfer across our 
>Country).
>
>
>
>So now I just need to know what are the best receivers being used today for 
>medium wave DX'ing and where can I purchase them?
>
>
>
>What do you guys recommend for receivers and antenna's etc.  Also, what are 
>the goals for your club?  Do you have contests etc.  How can I get in touch 
>with club members?
>
>
>
>Please advise if you accept new members?
>
>Signed.
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