##Humor (poor): RE: [Lowfer] WA in Loooong Dash mode

[Ralph Hartwell]

> Thanks to my Thermal-sensitive converter, I can now conclusively prove
that
> WA's signal arrives to my not via groundwave but rather via the "Great
> Circle" path.
>
> http://www.ThePittsfieldInn.com/ham/captures/argo01262.jpg

Hey!  I thought maybe you had captured a cross-section of the ionosphere
layers!

Seriously, you might try stuffing your converter into a polystyrene foam
box with foam walls about three inches thick.  That will greatly reduce
the drift.  I managed to reduce the drift of my selective voltmeter from
something like 10 Hz to about 1.5 Hz simply by draping a towel over the
cabinet.  OTOH, it does give me a great way to monitor LF signals and
simultaneously keep track of my air conditioner!

73,

Ralph   W5JGV / WC2XSR / 13

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