Re: [IRCA] DX Tips for WDXR

[Mike Sanburn <mikesanburn@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Nice that you have some spare rigs in case one goes into the shop. I've wanted to log KVGB here for years---I read many reports of their reception but here in So Cal I have Ventura and others causing qrm. 

> From: mwdxer@xxxxxxxxx
> Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:18:15 -0700
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> Subject: Re: [IRCA] DX Tips for WDXR
> 
> Yes, it has a spot for the loop. I have the frame, but never built the
> loop. I got the SPR4 from Dave Williams. He bought it new in about 1970
> and used it for years. Then about 6 or 7 years ago, the audio went out
> and he was thinking about tossing it. He gave it to me and I got the
> audio fixed. Not a bad little radio. It makes a nice backup for the R8
> that is on its' way back to Drake for repairs.
>    I tried out my old Kenwood R1000 tonight too. I think the noise
> blanker in the R1000 works better against the electric fence over the
> SPR4. The R8's NB is the best overall though. 
>    KVGB has always been common here in the jumble. Even logged and QSL'd
> in AK in the 60s, but they were quite strong tonight. I was quite
> surprised to say the least!
> 
> 73,
> 
> Patrick
> 
> Patrick Martin
> Seaside OR 
> KGED QSL Manager
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