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- Subject: Re: [IRCA] South Pacific DXing Demonstration Video-- 531-PI in Auckland, NZ
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- Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 15:44:11 -0400 (EDT)
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Hi Gary,
<<< Do you have plans for the antenna that you are using on top of your Tecsun? >>>
Yes, the full "Heathkit-like" construction article for the 7.5" loopstick Tecsun PL-380 model is posted at
http://www.mediafire.com/view/du3sr5cd9thqvau/7.5inch-LS-PL380.doc
The model (with Medium Wave and Longwave options) has been successfully built by about 10 DXers, and another video of its DXing performance was posted by Patrick Vignoud of France (receiving 1566-HLAZ in Korea, across Asia and Europe)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiCt4LNkAXU
73, Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA)
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From: Gary Smith <wa1tjb@xxxxxxxxx>
To: d1028gary <d1028gary@xxxxxxx>; Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America <irca@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wed, Jul 23, 2014 12:29 pm
Subject: Re: [IRCA] South Pacific DXing Demonstration Video-- 531-PI in Auckland, NZ
Hi Gary,
Do you have plans for the antenna that you are using on top of your Tecsun?
73,
Gary
WA1TJB
On Monday, July 21, 2014 6:45 PM, Gary DeBock via IRCA <irca@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hello All,
In response to several requests, on the last day of the recent Rockwork 4 ocean cliff DXpedition I recorded a demonstration video of the process of receiving an actual South Pacific DX station on the modified PL-380 + FSL combo at the cliff side location. The 1230 UTC reception time was ideal for reception of a strong signal from 531-PI, a 5 kW Samoan language station at 6,858 miles (11,035 km) distance. Although the lighting just after local sunrise wasn't exactly ideal, the entire process of reception (checking the DX station carrier strength on the ICF-2010 SSB spotting receiver, tuning the 15" FSL antenna to boost the signal on the ICF-2010, entering the DX station's frequency on the modified PL-380 and finally coupling the PL-380 to the FSL to receive a huge signal boost) is shown in the demonstration video. 531-PI's signal was S9+ at the time, and an actual English ID from the station was fortunately recorded as it boomed in on the modified PL-380. Despite what the sleep-deprived narrator says, however, the actual distance to 531-PI from the Rockwork 4 DXpedition site is actually 6,858 miles (11,035 km), NOT "over 8,000 miles." After running on limited sleep for seven days straight, it was amazing that this guy could even remember how to turn on the camcorder.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITBJ31cEAH0
73 and Good DX,
Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA)
DXing at the Rockwork 4 ocean cliff site on Highway 101, Tillamook Co., Oregon
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South Pacific DXing Demonstration Video-- 531-PI in Auckland, NZ
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Mon, 21 Jul 2014 18:45:33 -0400 (EDT)
Hello All,
In response to several requests, on the last day of the recent Rockwork 4 ocean
cliff DXpedition I recorded a demonstration video of the process of receiving an
actual South Pacific DX station on the modified PL-380 + FSL combo at the cliff
side location. The 1230 UTC reception time was ideal for reception of a strong
signal from 531-PI, a 5 kW Samoan language station at 6,858 miles (11,035 km)
distance. Although the lighting just after local sunrise wasn't exactly ideal,
the entire process of reception (checking the DX station carrier strength on the
ICF-2010 SSB spotting receiver, tuning the 15" FSL antenna to boost the signal
on the ICF-2010, entering the DX station's frequency on the modified PL-380 and
finally coupling the PL-380 to the FSL to receive a huge signal boost) is shown
in the demonstration video. 531-PI's signal was S9+ at the time, and an actual
English ID from the station was fortunately recorded as it boomed in on the
modified PL-380. Despite what the sleep-deprived narrator says, however, the
actual distance to 531-PI from the Rockwork 4 DXpedition site is actually 6,858
miles (11,035 km), NOT "over 8,000 miles." After running on limited sleep for
seven days straight, it was amazing that this guy could even remember how to
turn on the camcorder.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITBJ31cEAH0
73 and Good DX,
Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA)
DXing at the Rockwork 4 ocean cliff site on Highway 101, Tillamook Co., Oregon
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