[Lowfer] LF Receivers

Sun, 28 Apr 2002 15:07:27 +0000

GM agn - forgot to add that since I'm not using my computer
so you can reach me directly at -- [email protected]
73 Walt


>From: "Peter Barick" <[email protected]>
>Reply-To: [email protected]
>To: <[email protected]>
>Subject: [Lowfer] LF Receivers
>Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 13:17:27 -0500
>
>[Topic was "Thanks"]
>Hi again, Steve,
>
>The topic of receivers for LF comes up on this list from time to time.
>There has been recent testimonials for the ICOM R75 being a good choice.
>I think it was reviewed in QST, Dec., 1999. Several lowfers on the east
>coast are using it with high comments about its stability for use with
>the popular software for weak sig work. I'll attach a list post by one
>user, John Andrews. Also, there is info available on setting its
>frequency accurately.
>
>I use another type of receiver, an older Drake R8. I also have a
>"selective level volt meter" type receiver, but not currently using it.
>These are usually bought on the surplus market and some need adapting
>for general use; some don't. Several on this list use SLVs for a
>receiver.
>
>Peter
>----------------------------------------
> >>> [email protected] 04/27/02 09:24AM >>>
>Good morning,
>...
>Is there a particular receiver to look for and to interface
>with the software that is available?  Thanks again.
>
>72
>Steve N4TKP
>----------------------------------------
>[Attached message from archives directed to John Andrews on the R75:]
>John,
>
> > I need a new receiver that will operate on 12VDC. I was looking at
>the
>ICOM R75 as a viable option and there are some really good deals on
>this
>particular radio at this time. My question is...has anyone tried this
>radio
>on LF without the use of an up-converter and if so, how does it
>perform? Any
>comments would be appreciated.
>
>[John's reply:]
>I bought one last summer, and am in love with it. The LF performance
>is
>excellent, and obviously wasn't an afterthought for the designers. My
>nice
>home-brew up-converter is gathering dust!
>
>The noise blanker has been quite effective, though certainly not a
>solution
>to all types of noise. I did buy the 500 Hz 455 kHz filter, and that
>has
>been a big help. The DSP option came "free" in their sales promotion,
>but it
>doesn't do much of interest for what I'm doing in LF work right now.
>It
>would be useful for HF SSB operation, however.
>
>Given the price and performance, I certainly recommend it.
>
>John Andrews, W1TAG
>
>
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