[Hallicrafters] SX-111 RF align noise

[Edward B Richards]

Hi George;

Max noise means max gain. Some people tune for max noise instead of max
signal. Sounds normal. Go for it.

73, Ed Richards K6UUZ



On Sat, 17 Apr 2004 08:01:23 -0400 George KB2Z
<Thermionic_Emission at earthlink.net> writes:
> Hello all,
>   Besides touching it, can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong? I am 
> trying 
> to align the rf on an SX-111.
> My best efforts seem to make it prone to internal noise. Peaking the 
> rf 
> section to maximum per the manual brings the noise to abt S-7, S-9.  
> The 
> received. signals come in above the noise. So far I have only messed 
> abt 
> with 80M. I would like to try and get it right (or back to low 
> noise) b4 
> proceeding. Open to any suggestions or criticisms.
> Thanks in advance, George KB2Z
> 
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