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Anthony Vece <[log in to unmask]>
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Blind-Hams For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 28 Sep 2004 18:50:40 -0400
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Hi Russ;

Do you use an external loop or does one come with the radio?

Thank you.

Anthony


----- Original Message -----
From: "Russ Kiehne" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2004 10:00 AM
Subject: Re: question


>I don't know if I'm expecting too much from the Superradio or if
> it's the nature of the newer generation of Superradios.
>
> During the day, I use some of the following stations for testing
> reception.  I don't use my loop unless noted.  All these stations
> are 70 miles south of my location.
>
> KSRK, 540 AM, Carmel Valley.  The Superradio had slightly better
> reception than my Dx-398
>
> KIDD, 630 AM, Monterey was a different story.  I heard KFRC 610 AM
> with low audio.  If I used my Torus loop then I could receive KIDD.
> I can pick up this station on my DX-398.
>
> KSCO, 1080 AM, Santa Cruz.  I would either hear the audio from
> KTCT, 1050 AM or KFAX, 1100 AM.  I tried using my Torus loop with
> no luck.  I normally listen to KNX 1070 at night for the drama
> hour, KSco Saturday afternoons for The Golden Age of radio with my
> Dx-398.
>
> Using my 27 inch Torus loop with the DX-398, I get better
> selectivity than the CCradio, Ge Superadio, direct frequency
> access, great sensitivity!
>

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