[PCR-1000] Advice please.

[david towers]

Hi Kenneth,
pretty good set up
my advice is to use it-get to know the 1000 using what you have. The 
preselector will aid reception below 30mHz.
When you have tried it and listened for many hours/days/weeks/seasons 
etc then you can try different aerials etc and you will then tell the 
difference.
You will then know what bands you feel are worthy of speialist aerials .
I think you will enjoy the 1000.
dave leicester uk

Kenneth Brahmer wrote:

>I've lurked the lists for awhile to try to make a good decision.
>Now I would appreciate advice that will help make this adventure good:
>
>1. I've placed an order:
>Item Ref.   Price ea.   Qty.  Description
>
> IC-PCR1000 02 BON  $354.95 1  BLKD PCR1000 WITH BONITO SOFTWARE
> IC-UT106   $139.95     1      PLUG-IN DSP IC-706MKII/PCR1000
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>2. I've erected a discone antenna for the higher frequencies. I think of it
>as a temporary effort...since it is only about 30ft high now.
>3. I've have  two G5RV antennae  102ft top and one 51ft ... and although
>both are not up, I've been using the smaller one with a portable radio with
>some satisfaction...I think the larger would do better.
>4. I drove an 8ft copper rod 6 feet deep, next to the house, and attached 12
>gauge copper wire from the ground to a 'lightening arrestor' which is
>basically just a connector with a ground to the shield (not the kind with a
>surge protection).
>5. I will check out all the software...but I'm certain to be getting
>TalkPCR.
>6. I bought a Model MFJ-956 Preselector/Tuner.
>
>What have I forgotten? What should I check into? What would improve the
>setup?
>
>
>Thanks
>Ken
>
>War is when the government tells you who the bad guy is.
>Revolution is when you decide for yourself.
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