[Lowfer] MP reception

[Chris KC0TKS]

Please clue me in on the 'famous NPN-PNP combination'. I hope it is a simple 
means of crystal frequency control!

Chris - KCØTKS


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mitch Powell" <mitch.powell at sympatico.ca>
To: "Discussion of the Lowfer (US, European, &amp; UK) and MedFer bands" 
<lowfer at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 2:19 PM
Subject: Re: [Lowfer] MP reception


>
>
>> Just a short note to tell you I am seeing very strong QRSS60 MP's at the 
>> 185.3
>> watering hole in Ellsworth, NH. Even saw them all day today.
>
> Thanks Bill - I hope conditions keep improving, and we get a nice quiet
> winter - with good propagation. Sorta like the 10 stations in the 
> "watering
> hole" conditions !
>
>
>> Eventually, after unplugging all the appliances, one by one, the 13" TV 
>> turned
>> out to be the culprit, even thought it was not turned on! ........ so 
>> expect
>> more reports in the future.
>
> Now you've got me thinking - I turn those things off - but don't actuall
> unplug ... and I should know better. Thanks for the tip .
>>
>> Fill me in on what you are running these days in London.
>
> Still using the 137 kHz loop for transmit - very, very stable - just peak 
> it
> up once a month ( but not really necessary ). Using the famous NPN-PNP
> combination you described and haven't changed things for a year or so.
>
> The "rig" is turned off when I want to do some listening for the other
> 160-190 kHz stations.
>
> Always checking the mail though - so nice to hear from you
>
> 73
>
> Mitch
>
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