If you have the right skill set, you can build your own linear power supply. Another source would be PSUs designed for medical equipment. There was a thread about these but it might have been on one

Nick, I guess you must have an early wellbrook power supply, as mine is 12 volt negative to the outer, which has become the norm these days for these connectors. The LAA performs much better with 12

I put up a square loop with 4m sides today running E-W, supported between two 6m telescoping fishing poles. Compared to my 15M random wire, performance on MW is much better, I can hear Dutch 100w

Hi - afaik the cables are not resistant to oils either, sorry. At my place the grey raiders are too busy robbing the bird feeder to bother with my coax :) Cheers, David.

If so, how does one protect cables from this grey vermin? Chili paste or oil? Chili seeds are hot (covered in an oily substance, which acts as a defense mechanism, to protect the plant from predation

A good call David, and the thought had crossed my mind. My neighbour is an electrician by trade but I doubt he has any RF knowledge. They may be open to changing out an SMPSU should that prove

Hi Tom Alarm bells have just sounded upon hearing that your neighbours have a new kitchen extension. I've heard this so many times now. It is almost inevitable that they have some nice shiny lights

Thanks Simon, I was hoping you'd have some input. I'm not sure I can get up to 2m x 2m. That would mean encroaching into next door neighbours airspace over a fence. The fence is "mine" and on their

Tom Crosbie G6PZZ tom@... via groups.io 24 Nov 2021, 21:57 (8 hours ago) to CrossCountryWireless@groups.io That’s what I’m expecting, Paul. And you won't be disappointed! I look forward to

Hi Tom If going for mw dx then defo go for big cardioid loops..2m square. You may need to add matching transformer Simon

That’s what I’m expecting, Paul. I’ll be going with the latest version of Chris’s amp and an element made from 25mm copper tube and 90degree elbows. I’m using 25mm pipe as the old maxim of

It'll blow your socks off when you get it outdoors (mine's a 1.45Msq copper wire, inverted delta - previously galvanised steel wire rope - it rusted but worked fine, centered about 1.5M above ground

I made an inverted delta using the supplied wire and wooden supports. It works as expected indoors amid strong EMI/RFI but keeps the hobby alive until I can get something more solidly constructed and

Chris 40m at night suburban home indoors no attenuation and no OVLD LED on 705 and yes the 7300 can overload on 40m and 80m but not as bad as in EU with heavy 500KW SW broadcasters Will try to FT818

John, A few questions for you... What frequency bands and time of day did you try it? For example you won't hear much if the band is closed say on 28 MHz at night. What is your location like?

i use a length of stainless steel strap [~1" wide] in the roof space with ~16' of mini8 to feed. and using the 12v bias tee provided. Gives me adequate coverage HF-VHF I'm guessing it would be even

I'm Having one for Xmas Chris. If its half as good as your HF active,I'll have a joyous Noel. Top bloke and equipment Thanks Neil Mini 6

I got mine just last week, running from the bias tee from my RSP1A. I just have it strung up over a window until I can properly mount it in the roof space but it's certainly working.

Hi John Any more info? Ie using inside?? What cable are you using for connection to loop from bias t? Where is loop mounted ( relating to are you using inside or outside in the clear.) Regards

I received my loop and using just the included wire it seems to be deaf and noisy with my Icom 705 I am using 12 vdc and have a 10 ft interconnect cable between loop and bias tee Any ideas before it