Re: [IRCA] DX Tips for WDXR

[Chuck <charlesh3@xxxxxxx>]

Patrick:

PIN diodes don't protect the front end - they are normally used to 
switch preselecter filters above medium wave as their losses are too 
high at MW. If you're having MW sensitivity problems, it is very likely 
to be something else.


Chuck

On 3/25/2011 9:10 PM, Patrick Martin wrote:
> I'll be using the SPR4 for a while as I sent my R8 back to Drake for
> service as the sensitivity has dropped. Probably the PIN diodes
> protecting the front end are bad. I have used the R8 thousands of hours
> for the past 19 years, it needs a tune up.
>
> 73,
>
> Patrick

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