Recently, Guy Atkins mentioned his first software defined radio receiver, the FlexRadio SDR-1000. In particular, he mused about trying to get this gear to work with different PC sound cards. Read more
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Guy Atkins Perseus Recollections
Guy Atkins Perseus activities became well known to the DX community in 2008. Recently, I asked Guy to provide some recollections about this wonderful receiver. Read more
Perseus SDR Benchmark – 11 Years On
I have been using my Perseus SDR Benchmark for 11 years. It remains a great performer for reception below 30 MHz and my “go to” receiver. Read more
Apollo 11 Radio Communications Remembered
It’s been fifty years. Let’s recall Apollo 11 radio communications systems, including the wonderful Unified S Band and local VHF that really worked. Read more
Loop Transmission Line Shielding
Proper connection of my CAT7 provides loop transmission line shielding for lower noise reception at my location. My loop now performs properly on lower HF and below. Read more
Initial Wideband Loop Testing
My initial wideband loop testing shows reasonable MW and Lower HF performance, but I need to address shielding and impedance matching to prevent the CAT7 from acting as an antenna. Read more
3D Printed Solutions for Magnetic Loop Antenna
Have you ever tried to attach a nut inside a small diameter tube? How about a one-of-a-kind mounting bracket? 3D printed solutions are magic. Read more
Magnetic Loop Compendium – Summary of Work
For the past five years I have experimented with magnetic loop antennas. I thought it was time to publish a magnetic loop compendium of my work, complete with links to all articles. Read more
Painting PEX Pipe – Options and Approaches
Painting PEX pipe gives your orange plastic loop antenna an aluminum appearance. I experimented with Krylon Fusion as well as ordinary 100% acrylic latex. Read more
Simpler Lighter PEX Wideband Loop
This week I created a simpler lighter PEX wideband loop. It has half the weight and better stability than my first version. Looks better, too. Read more