[R-390] Weak Signal Work with R-390A??

[Jim]

If memory serves....The earliest (60's) EME work from Aerocibo (sp?) in PR 
used an R-390 for the IF

Jim




> GM to the List:
>
> I have been considering an approach to utilizing my R-390A for something
> other than the typical 80 and 40M AM, wideband Rx role.
>
> The idea is to utilize the impressive dynamic range and sensitivity of
> the 390A with a low-noise receiving converter for 144MHz EME Duty.  The
> detection duties would be performed via a simple Softrock 455KHz IF SDR
> block.
>
> Is there anyone on the list doing anything in this regard?
>
> Is there some reason this might not be a reasonable approach?
>
> I already have the antenna, TX and Amp in place for this but even using
> the SSB 2000 Mast preamp, my rx chain is inadequate.
>
> Comments appreciated
>
> Curt
> KU8L
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