[TenTec] 1254 receiver sensitivity

[Dave Wood]

Al, actually they are pretty sensitive.  I would start first with the front
end just like any other receiver.  73  Dave

On Sun, Nov 13, 2016 at 7:34 PM, Al Parker <anchor at ec.rr.com> wrote:

> Hi,
>         I know this list is practically non-existent, but maybe some folks
> are still getting it (I hope).  (I've been subscribed to this list for 6-8
> yrs, haven't seen anything lately, thought it was defunct.)
>         I'm trying to get a 1254 all band rcvr going for a local
> octogenarian. He bought it some yrs ago built, says it did work well, but
> quit.
>         It works, sort of, it's very insensitive.  Will hear a 50uv signal
> but not 1uv.  Does know that WWV is there at 10mc, but not strong enuf to
> hear the audio.
>         I rebooted the microprocessor, it might have gotten marginally
> better. I know they weren't known for super sensitivity, but this one's
> pretty hard of hearing.
>         Any tips for us?
> tnx, 73,
>
> Al, W8UT
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