[Johnson] Johnson 500 Spot Level

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Low spot level on the 500 is frustrating but normal. The Collins 32V's 
have the same issue. On those, I found that breaking the shield of the 
antenna connection when in receive made a huge improvement. I haven't 
tried this on the 500.

73,
Darrell



On 8/2/2019 4:01 PM, David Harmon wrote:
> I'm out on 10 acres away from almost everything and the noise levels are
> pretty much just atmosphere noise....no RFI from wall warts, plasma TV
> etc...
> Of course in the summer it is worse but about expected...S-4 or so most of
> the time on 80mtrs.
> I'm trying to get the spot level high enough so I don't need to turn on the
> BFO....truthfully I cannot hear the spot even with the BFO on most of the
> time.
> I have the Dow-Key relays too on both rigs.
> This shack is getting like a rescue center...radios come in the front door
> and take up residence....gasp...
> I've had these 500's for about 5 years or so and I just loooove em'!
> Probably the best AM rig out there...has enough power to be heard and great
> unmodified audio with the right mic.
> I use both of mine without audio processing or any mods other than the usual
> slow release relay mod from Rodger.
> If your unit arcs....go to private email and we can talk about it.
>
>
> 73
>
> David Harmon
> K6XYZ
> Sperry, OK
>
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