A quick listen to certain shortwave stations will tell you how well HF is going to work that day. Here’s my simple way of checking propagation.
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Category: Shortwave Radio
Commercial LZ1AQ Control Box 3D Printed
Love my 3D printer. This week, I used it to build my commercial LZ1AQ control box with PETG filament. Read more
AAA-1C Wideband Loop Performance – It’s Real
Yes, this is definitely a real antenna. AAA-1C wideband loop performance compares very well to traditional city-lot ham radio antennas. Read more
Commercial LZ1AQ Dual Loop Performance
My first check of commercial LZ1AQ dual loop performance was very successful. Here is the story. Read more
Active Antenna Amplifier Loop Configuration
Active antenna amplifier loop configuration provides a whole range of interesting choices. I am going to try the dual crossed loop setup. Read more
Commercial LZ1AQ Unboxing – Opening Up
Everything went well with my commercial LZ1AQ unboxing. This active antenna amplifier appears well made and extensively documented. The kit was complete and well packaged. Read more
Commercial LZ1AQ Antenna Amplifier
My commercial LZ1AQ antenna amplifier has arrived. You can read about my experience assembling and using this new system in the weeks ahead. Read more
Dual Wideband Loop Controller
I am almost ready to experiment with diversity reception. My latest project is a dual wideband loop controller which works well. Read more
Revised LZ1AQ Amplifier PCB Up and Running
Shortly after Christmas, I finally got around to building and mounting my revised LZ1AQ amplifier for a wideband loop. My previous PCB design contained less features and required an outboard cable connection. Read more
SWL Handbooks Remembered
SWL Handbooks provided me with a useful reference for broadcast schedules. Equipment reviews really got my attention, though. Read more