[Lowfer] Preamp question

[Jay Rusgrove]

Mitch

Thanks for the rundown on  the NDBs. I'll start giving those in particular  a
closer look. Was able to log quite a few last year - all by ear, though - as far
south as the Islands and west out to about CO. Hope to improve on that this year.

Cutting coax? What's that saying...measure twice, cut once. I usually measure once,
cut twice - and its still too short!

Jay

Mitch Powell wrote:

> >
> > Just curious...what are the big NDB and AM broadcast stations up your way?
> > Since
> > I can now listen to the NDB and broadcast bands while the VD "gravel grinder"
> > is
> > running I'll keep an eye on propagation over our route.
>
> Just got bounced off your e-mail again..... must be really exclusive - hi !
>
> NDBs of note: or those running some power and in this direction.
> It's very easy to hear the Cdn NDBs because of their 400 HZ offset.
> Not necessarily close - but big power (Kw) would be
> 248 kHz    UL / Montreal   and if your lucky  WG - Winnipeg,
> to check out propagation towards Lyle and Mike.
> 245 kHz  YZE   Gore Bay on Manitoulin Island in Lake Huron.
> 326 kHz   VV   Wiarton (100 miles North) 400 watts.
> 346 khz   YXL   Sioux Lookout....past Lake Superior and
> North of Lyle and Mike.... but VE7SL hears it well.
>
> AM Broadcast
>
> Reasonably "clear" channel
> 550 kHZ WGR   Buffalo, NY
> 740 kHz    Toronto (50s & 60s music) good signal.
> 760 khz  WJR Detroit  (I have copied them in the car in Florida,
> Montana and Oregon.
> 780 khz   WBBM Chicago
> and 1500 kHz KSTP Minneapolis/St.Paul ( listened to while serving
> on High Arctic Weather stations in the 50s ! !)
>
> Weather looks good for next few days, so will be cutting coax !
>
> 73
> Mitch VE3OT
>
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