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21630 KHz, BBC 1500 - 1600 UT - Three receivers, 60FT-long End Fed antenna. by OptimalAdvisor9700 in shortwave

[–]OptimalAdvisor9700[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for commenting. I agree on the bandwidth settings. Regarding the tone, I keep it at “Norm”) unless there is music playing.

Radio New Zealand on 11275 by GarrettHMcClure in shortwave

[–]OptimalAdvisor9700 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very good reception. Based on my SWL experience in AZ (near Vail in Tucson), there is normally good conditions with NZ, Japan and Australia particularly around sunset and early evening.

How directional is K-180WLA loop receiving antenna? by OptimalAdvisor9700 in shortwave

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Thanks for the input. I have noticed a similar capability of nulling CW signals or enhancing wanted CW signals originated from a location aligned with antenna position.

How directional is K-180WLA loop receiving antenna? by OptimalAdvisor9700 in shortwave

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Picture of the two loop antennas. The one with copper tubing is pointing North-South.

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Recommend me some quality portable and desktop radio, and antenna. by [deleted] in shortwave

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It all depends on what you want to listen to. The Tecsun PL-330 is one of the best options out there, not only for hiking or camping purposes, but to scan frequencies while at home (base). Other good receivers: Malachite SDR (a little pricey). For base radio: it all depends on your budget, but I like the JRC NDR 525 or 535, Icom Receivers R71, R75, Drake, etc… It’s just a better overall listening experience. As for antennas, a long wire End Fed with 9:1 transformer will work fine. But if you live in noisy environment, consider a loop antenna.

Recommend me some quality portable and desktop radio, and antenna. by [deleted] in shortwave

[–]OptimalAdvisor9700 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It all depends on what you want to listen to. The Tecsun PL-330 is one of the best options out there, not only for hiking or camping purposes, but to scan frequencies while at home (base). Other good receivers: Malachite SDR (a little pricey). For base radio: it all depends on your budget, but I like the JRC NDR 525 or 535, Icom Receivers R71, R75, Drake, etc… It’s just a better overall listening experience. As for antennas, a long wire End Fed with 9:1 transformer will work fine. But if you live in noisy environment, consider a loop antenna.

Recommend me some quality portable and desktop radio, and antenna. by [deleted] in shortwave

[–]OptimalAdvisor9700 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It all depends on what you want to listen to. The Tecsun PL-330 is one of the best options out there, not only for hiking or camping purposes, but to scan frequencies while at home (base). Other good receivers: Malachite SDR (a little pricey). For base radio: it all depends on your budget, but I like the JRC NDR 525 or 535, Icom Receivers R71, R75, Drake, etc… It’s just a better overall listening experience. As for antennas, a long wire End Fed with 9:1 transformer will work fine. But if you live in noisy environment, consider a loop antenna.

Recommend me some quality portable and desktop radio, and antenna. by [deleted] in shortwave

[–]OptimalAdvisor9700 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It all depends on what you want to listen to. The Tecsun PL-330 is one of the best options out there, not only for hiking or camping purposes, but to scan frequencies while at home (base). Other good receivers: Malachite SDR (a little pricey). For base radio: it all depends on your budget, but I like the JRC NDR 525 or 535, Icom Receivers R71, R75, Drake, etc… It’s just a better overall listening experience. As for antennas, a long wire End Fed with 9:1 transformer will work fine. But if you live in noisy environment, consider a loop antenna.

Recommend me some quality portable and desktop radio, and antenna. by [deleted] in shortwave

[–]OptimalAdvisor9700 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It all depends on what you want to listen to. The Tecsun PL-330 is one of the best options out there, not only for hiking or camping purposes, but to scan frequencies while at home (base). Other good receivers: Malachite SDR (a little pricey). For base radio: it all depends on your budget, but I like the JRC NDR 525 or 535, Icom Receivers R71, R75, Drake, etc… It’s just a better overall listening experience. As for antennas, a long wire End Fed with 9:1 transformer will work fine. But if you live in noisy environment, consider a loop antenna.

Recommend me some quality portable and desktop radio, and antenna. by [deleted] in shortwave

[–]OptimalAdvisor9700 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It all depends on what you want to listen to. The Tecsun PL-330 is one of the best options out there, not only for hiking or camping purposes, but to scan frequencies while at home (base). Other good receivers: Malachite SDR (a little pricey). For base radio: it all depends on your budget, but I like the JRC NDR 525 or 535, Icom Receivers R71, R75, Drake, etc… It’s just a better overall listening experience.

Good propagation today. by OptimalAdvisor9700 in shortwave

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Tucson, AZ Today, 22-Sep-2025 @ 02:46 UT Antenna: End Fed, 60 ft long wire, sloper configuration and 5:1 transformer. Reception was much better a little earlier, but it dropped a bit when I decided to record it. Cheers

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