[IRCA] uite a few DXers have

[d1028gary@xxxxxxx]

Richard:

<<<   I think mastering the FSL is impossible. I just take it one step at a time. It 
seems the distance between the antenna and the receiver varies with frequency 
and receiver.   >>>

A long overdue FSL Antenna Operating Guide is currently being drafted, and is halfway complete. It should be wrapped up by the end of the month--- as long as no major distractions come up.

Quite a few DXers have puzzled over the quirks of FSL antenna DXing, so you are not alone. The razor-sharp tuning system is unlike that of any other antenna, and it takes a while to get used to. After using the FSL's for four major ocean coast DXpeditions and two Fall seasons, though, I've probably seen every quirk that the antennas can throw my way... and still wouldn't trade them for any other antenna.

73, Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA)  
   


-----Original Message-----
From: richarda <richarda@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: irca <irca@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sun, Oct 28, 2012 10:08 am
Subject: Re: [IRCA] Oklahoma TP DX 10/28/12


Gary:

I think mastering the FSL is impossible. I just take it one step at a time. It 
seems the distance between the antenna and the receiver varies with frequency 
and receiver, 
as well as location. With the Tecsun receivers it easier to peak the antenna by 
ear than using the signal meter.

For domestic DX, the PL-360 is as good the FSL as the PL-606. It works with and 
without the stock plug-in AM antenna. The 7.5-inch plug-in antenna is a little 
too much for 
the combination.  

This morning, I heard 1280-KZNS, Salt Lake City UT, with the PL-360/FSL combo a 
hour and half after sunrise. The station was skipping in with a good signal in 
the null of 
1280-KSOK, Arkansas City KS. Unfortunately, no other Utah stations were heard.

Richard Allen,
near Perry OK USA.

 




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