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MW Dxing
Topic Started: Tuesday, 29. March 2011, 15:44 (471 Views)
Mike Lee
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Does any one here do any Medium Wave DXing?
If so what type of radio would you recommend to use and antenna?

Just lately I am using the Yaesu frg7, Yaesu frg8800 and Realistic DX394 as these all seem to be as good as each other for MW.
How ever if I had to choose the best out of the three I think I would go the Yaesu frg8800.
The only antenna I have for this is a 40` end fed via Global 1000 ATU.


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The best option for MW dx'ing is a small loop, mainly because the only other option that comes close is a massive beverage. The loop gives the best option not because it pulls in more, but because it's directional & thus nulls out unwanted signals & optimises the wanted. But a loop is at it's best during daylight hours.
I use to use homemade loops, but have just brought a Tescun loop (about £30 off ebay) & have to say I am impressed. If you want to spend silly money then something like a specialist MW welbrook loop with rotator is worth a look.
I use my small portable Eton G3 & inductance feed it & find I am getting some good results.
Take a look at the MW Circle site, they have lots of good information there. http://www.mwcircle.org/
For best results, have a listen about 30 minutes to an hour either side of sun rise/sun set. At this time propagation is changing from daytime ground wave to night time sky wave & some good DX can be worked.
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