[Lowfer] 500 kHz. QRSS?

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Hi J.B.,

      I have a TS-440 and I recall that the manual specifies that a 20dB attenuator is put in line on the AM BC band. Out of curiosity, I measured the ACTUAL attenuation - it turned out to be something like 45-50 dB !!!  I did the bypass mod and of course it is much much better now! My guess is that your attenuator is in fact many dB greater than the 20dB specified in the manual.

 Delta loop 111' on a side should rock, especially since you tune it!

>Hi Warren,

>That's exactly it.  My TS-440 is un-modified with regard to
t>he attenuator, so I'm losing about 20 dB because of that.
>The antenna is a Delta loop, 111 ft./side, apex up and
>series tuned.

73, J.B., VE3EAR

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