Re: [IRCA] "Science Fiction PL-380"-- Pest Control Version

[Russ Johnson <radiok3pi@xxxxxxxxx>]

Dittos. Such fantastic work Gary.

One super minor suggestion. The part number on the Ace Hardware level could
be helpful in case a local store might need to order and maybe a shot of
what it looks like "on the shelf"

Amazing work and attention to detail

73
Russ Johnson K3Pi

On Saturday, January 23, 2016, Kraig <Kraig@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Gary,
>  This, to me, is absolutely fantastic. Even if I never build the FSL I
> still appreciate reading and learning.
>
>  Thank you.
>
> 73,
>
> Kraig, KG4LAC
>
> On 1/23/2016 8:40 AM, d1028gary@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
>> Hello All,
>>    The first of the new hard-wired FSL models specifically designed to
>> have an unusually sharp nulling capability is now a reality. With a "short
>> and stubby" FSL design that emphasizes symmetry, isolation and a tidy RF
>> reception pattern, this model can put all of my semi-locals (Seattle and
>> Tacoma) down in the noise-- and even receive a few competing stations on
>> their fundamental frequencies. Using 22 of the commonly available Russian
>> surplus 62mm x 12mm x 4mm bars, this model is one of the "spinoff" versions
>> of the 3" Bar FSL PL-380 model (for which the 15-page "Heathkit-like"
>> construction article was posted at
>> http://www.mediafire.com/view/w0gcek56f6aq7kr/3_Inch_FSL_Tecsun_PL.doc
>> ), and has an FSL "sensitivity score" (coil diameter x ferrite length) of
>> 264-- pretty close to the 300 point score of the article version (with
>> 100mm ferrite bars). The advantage of this model is that there is a huge
>> supply of the Russian surplus 62mm ferrite bars, currently sold on eBay by
>> two
>>
> different sellers. You can get 20 of them for $13-- including shipping
> from Lithuania.
>
>>    Construction of this model is identical to the article version, except
>> for the FSL construction (which may be added as an addendum). All of the
>> construction parts are readily available, also. Unless you live practically
>> next door to a local pest, this "pest control" model should cut your
>> offenders way down to size. A photo of the new model is posted at
>> https://app.box.com/s/5r95oxc9v24vm9hbpe2w1g800lbt4d3b
>>    73 and Good DX,
>> Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA)
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