[IRCA] Eton E100 IF Filter Modification Service Available

[D1028Gary@xxxxxxx]

Hello Guys,
 
     Several requests have been received by DXers eager  to have their Eton 
E100 Ultralight radios modified with the outstanding  Murata CFJ455K5 IF filter 
(the same narrow filter used in the Eton E1  portable).  The replacement of 
the stock 455 kHz filter with this premium  ceramic filter (as suggested by Guy 
Atkins in his superb technical article,  recently published in NRC's DX News) 
truly makes the tiny E100 a super-selective  receiver for all types of DXing 
missions, both foreign and domestic.
 
     The original designers of the E100  modifications (John Bryant, Guy 
Atkins and myself) have all used this  outstanding ceramic filter in actual TP 
DXing sessions, and have been deeply  impressed by its ability to split off weak 
TP stations adjacent to strong  domestic QRM.
 
     Steve Ratzlaff, a highly qualified ex-Navy sonar  repair technican with 
extensive professional electronic experience, has offered  to perform this 
E100 modification for interested DXers.  Steve has already  performed this 
modification for fellow TP-DXer Dennis Vroom, who was highly  satisfied. Those 
having interest in this procedure should contact Steve directly  at 
_steveratz@xxxxxxxxxxxxx (mailto:steveratz@xxxxxxxxxxxx) , to  discuss terms.
 
     Steve is also able to perform the E100  modification of installing an 
external antenna inductive coupling loop to the  stock loopstick, which would 
enable DXers to use their existing external  antennas to chase DX with the E100 
Ultralight (and compete in the  Ultralight Awards program's "Unlimited 
Class").  For DXers with  effective external antennas, this would be a quick way to 
experience the fun and  excitement of Ultralight radio DXing, while maintaining 
the competitive edge of  their directional EWE's, Conti Loops, K9AY's, etc. 
Please contact Steve with any  questions about this procedure.
 
     73 and Good DX,
 
     Gary DeBock
 
   



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