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Re: [HCDX] Advice Please
The two connectors are not the same. To go from the power supply that comes with the Wellbrook out to the antenna itself, you'll want a length of coax with a BNC at each end. The short length of coax that is supplied with the Wellbrook and runs from the power supply to your receiver will need an adapter.
If there's still a Radio Shack in business in your area, they probably sell the adapter.
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> On Aug 6, 2015, at 12:30, john445 <john445@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Thanks to Coffee, Tim, Arthur, John and RAH for getting back to me. Its
> seems the Wellbrook 1530+ would be a good choice for me. John mentioned a
> GAP HEAR IT - In Line Module would be a good investment too. I think I will
> go with the Wellbrook as a start.
>
> One other question, the antenna connector on the R75 is PL-259 connector
> and the Wellbrook a 50 ohm BNC connector, are these the same? If not, is
> there an adapter? Or where could I order a specific length of coax with the
> correct connectors at each end?
>
> Thanks again, you are all so kind to answer with your own experiences and
> good advice!
>
> John
>
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>> On Thu, Aug 6, 2015 at 4:46 AM, Arthur Delibert <radio75a3@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> John --
>>
>> I am an active DXer living in the close-in suburbs of Washington, D.C.,
>> another place where the electronic noise is pretty high. I use a pennant
>> antenna and a Wellbrook 1530 loop with a reasonable degree of success --
>> although when I get to DX from a rural location, there certainly is a
>> difference, especially on the tropical bands!
>>
>> There's a web page devoted to flag and pennant antennas at
>> http://www.angelfire.com/md/k3ky/page37.html . It has complete
>> information on how to build them and variations that people have tried in
>> search of better DX. I have put a Radioworks line isolator on mine,
>> followed by a DX Engineering broadband amplifier, and it works great.
>>
>> The Wellbrook loop is more expensive, but it can be well worth it. I've
>> found that it many situations it gives the pennant a run for the money, and
>> it doesn't require any trees or ladder climbing, just a sturdy support.
>> It's also plug-and-play, which is important for those who aren't
>> technically inclined. It's also more flexible, in that you can readily
>> rotate it to see if you can null out some particularly obnoxious local
>> noise. If you mount it on a rotor, you can even do that from the comfort
>> of your own shack.
>>
>> Regards,
>> Art Delibert
>> KB3FJO
>>
>>
>>
>>> Date: Wed, 5 Aug 2015 08:32:32 -0500
>>> From: john445@xxxxxxxxx
>>> To: hard-core-dx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Subject: [HCDX] Advice Please
>>>
>>> Hello:
>>> I was an active SWL starting in 1960 with my first QSL from Radio Habana
>>> Cuba and ending in the mid 90âs. I still own my first receiver, a
>> National
>>> NC-60 that was refurbished. I also own a working Sony ICF 2010 and an
>> ICOM
>>> R-75 that worked the last time I turned it on.
>>>
>>> My home is located in a northwest suburbs of Chicago in a typical
>>> neighborhood of dense housing. A power line of some sort and cable line
>> run
>>> across at the back edge of the property about 75 feet from the house. Our
>>> home has four cable boxes along with assorted electronic devices from
>> TVâs
>>> to computers to tablets to smart phones. As you can guess the electronic
>>> noise is high. I did erect a short single wire out the upstairs window
>>> which is about 40 feet long ending on the roof of the detached garage.
>>>
>>> I have been reading Jerry Bergâs book about shortwave and my interest is
>>> rekindled. My question is, is it possible to enjoy the hobby again in
>> this
>>> high RF environment? I know I could search all the posts and emails about
>>> and glean bits and pieces but am writing for overall advice as things
>> stand
>>> today.
>>>
>>> I am not technically astute in wiring and such having simply put up
>> single
>>> wire antennas in the various places I have lived, not even using a
>> ground.
>>> So I am asking for basic stuff or leads for info I could use. If this
>>> breaks any protocols here, I do apologizeâthanks for any assistance..
>>>
>>> John
>>>
>>>
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