Arrl on4uns low band dxing fifth edition 8560 free. One simple way to provide data is by use of a usb receiver stick and a software called andis dabplayer. Higher frequencies are absorbed less, so higher bands 20m to 10m or so tend to perform better. The cdrom includes the entire book in a fully searchable pdf format as well as on4uns software windows xp only, antenna modeling files, photographs and more. On4uns low band dxing the physical object format paperback number of pages 586 dimensions 10. This article is for those who may be new to am broadcast band mw band dxing and are looking for some strategies in helping them identify stations they are hearing amongst the noise and interference known as the am broadcast band. An authority on low frequency medium wave communications, john devoldere, in his latest book on lowband dxingcredits gk for setting up the smallest antenna in the world for 1. Exotic south sea and south american beacons call to us from d stant points as the low band dxing season opens. There is only a small section at the back of the book dedicated to small space antennas so dont expect to find that super antenna for 160m that works from an apartment. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. A great introduction to dxing the am, fm and tv bands. It is no secret that the first thing that attracted me is the excellent dynamic range also at very close signal spacing, which should be a real asset for low band dxing and contesting.
Superradio iii is a fairly good portable radio with good sensitivity and outstanding audio at a fairly low price. Devoldere is a recognized expert on low band dxing, and his. Be sure to detuning transmitting antenna you can switch antennas tuner to other band, better 30 m or 40 m. Low band dxing freeware free download low band dxing. This edition is thoroughly updated with entirely new material on lowband antennas and.
I tried to import one of these but at that time the australian companies i contacted were not able to ship one to me. This 600 page third edition covers all the practical information you need to operate a highly successful station on the low bands. Last month i talked about the lure of low band dxing and of the enormous amount of fun and satisfaction available to those who jump into the fray. As mentioned in notes above, the arrl on4uns lowband dxing fourth edition section 3. Both trees are approximately 70 feet tall and 80 feet apart. The noted author shares the tips and techniques that can make your station a contest winner. On4uns low band dxing by john devoldere on4un, arrl inc. My contention is that this exciting niche of hf operating is. The transformer is a conventional transformer with isolated windings, and was constructed according to the description in low band dxing. My contention is that this exciting niche of hf operating is available even to those who are real estate challenged. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Feb 02, 2020 the last dxpedition to emit rf from south orkney was vp8ork in 2011. Maximize your signal and minimize noise with antenna accessories such as antenna switches, vertical addon kits, variable phasing controllers, baluns, radial.
This is a book with cdrom included that every fan of 40 meters through top band needs in the shack. They are brought about by a professional approach, which john shares with readers of this new book on4uns lowband dxing. Since 1995, dxtreme software has been producing powerful and easytouse logging applications for all kinds of radio enthusiasts. Low band dxing part 1 of 2 as the searing valley heat gives way to somewhat more moderate temperatures, many hf operators especially low band dxers begin reinventing their antenna farms. Keep in mind that low band dxing requires space to erect antennas. If you like dxing on the low bands, 160, 80, 40, and 30 meters, these sites may be of interest they include info about both tx and low noise receiving antennas and techniques. In my older 3rd edition 2002 vintage low band dxing book, the author mentions the new low band software.
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Antennas, equipment and techniques for dxcitement on 160, 80 and 40 meters with cdrom revised by john devoldere isbn. Unless otherwise indicated, i used eznec to prepare all antenna analysis information contained in my pages. Devoldere is a recognized expert on low band dxing and his operating achievements speak. Gk used a 70 watts transmitter with a 10m vertical wire supported by a bamboo and fiberglass pole and with about 5m of top loading wire in two directions. Software was a german electronic duo active between 1984 and 2000, comprising peter mergener born 1951 and michael weisser born 1948.
On4uns low band dxing 9780872598560 by john devoldere on4un. Antenna modeling software produced by roy lewallen, w7el. Theres something in here for every active lowband operator, contester, and dx chaser. On4uns low band dxing 5th edition by john devoldere on4un author, arrl inc. From there it runs up the far side of the tree, over the top and out to the maple tree to the right. Over the years, companies have sprung up that produce just about everything a. Read about softwaredefined radio, or pop in the included cdrom for a fully searchable pdf covering the entire 672page book. Low band dxing software free download low band dxing. A cdrom is also included with the new fifth edition. Low band dxing software web domain monitoring software v. Shop for low price, high quality mobile phones on dealextreme.
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Dx engineering carries diplexers, triplexers, and quadplexers from low band systems. On4uns lowband dxing is a software cd rom for learning about lowband radio stations. May 03, 2015 phonetic alphabets of the world, vk3yy antenna analyser project, low band dxing from a small city lot, locator map of europe, yagi antenna and variations, improving surface wave antennas, yaesu mh31 microphone integrated voice keyer, external audio equalizers, baltimore city live police scanner, vu2nan crystal radio. On4uns low band dxing june 1999 edition open library. For great reading and antenna plans get a copy of on4uns low band dxing for everything you want.
I use my drake sw2 with an mfj 1026 for bedside dxing, seems to get something on every channel. Tentec implemented the dxers and contesters wishes that were published in the 3rd edition of my low band dxing book. Dx engineering receive antenna systems feature the best designs available for hf dxing, as well as for am dxing on the mw broadcast band and for the short wave listening bands swl. Sep 29, 2019 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Invite some friends over and chase the rare ones with low band systems hf multiplexers.
I would probably put up a long beverage for receive and then a inverted l antenna for transmit. Tese outstanding results are certainly not the results of pure luck. Flags, pennants and other groundindependent lowband receiving antennas. Lots of information on all topics related to low band operation. From low band dxing to contesting as i mentioned before, a cdrom is also included with the new fifth edition. Testing was conducted for 2 years and now new hampshire state police have approximately 75 cruisers with the smart software installed and these cruisers are being used for patrol duties.
This cdrom includes the entire book in a fully searchable pdf format, as well as devolderes software windows xp only, antenna modeling files, photographs and more. We package all books in custom cardboard book boxes for shipment and ship daily with tracking numbers includes antenna designs, operating guidelines, and an insiders scoop on lowband dxing. However, in my mind, it does not quite live up to the myth, of the. Theres something in here for every active low band operator, contester, and dx chaser. The d layer is present during the day and is a good absorber of radio waves, increasing losses. It is definitely loaded with everything you need to. They are brought about by a professional approach, which john shares with readers of this new book on4uns low band dxing. The end is terminated with a ceramic egg insulator, which is positioned in an open spot, free from branches or leaves.
The pages are clean, crisp, unmarked and uncreased. On4uns low band dxing john devoldere on4un, arrl inc. On 80 meters, on4un has 352 confirmed countries alltime and heads the dxcc listing worldwide. This edition is thoroughly updated with entirely new material on low band antennas and highgain transmitting arrays. As the searing valley heat gives way to somewhat more moderate temperatures, many hf operators especially low band dxers begin reinventing their antenna farms. Low band dxing from a small city lot amateur radio station ws6x. Anyone used the iac inverted l bazooka antenna for 160 meters. They allow multitransceiver stations to share a single multiband antenna. I see in the ads for his 4th edition book, that along with the pdf book, some software is included on cd.
There is a surprising amount of dx on the low bands, the secret is to know when and where to listen for it this also applies to the high band. On4uns low band dxing by john devoldere, june 1999, american radio relay league arrl edition, paperback in english 3rd edition. Devoldere is een erkend expert op het gebied van low band dxing en zijn resultaten. However, the band is now dead so were left once again with just 10 mhz for the night. It is not a bad dab radio, just not a good radio for dxing.
On4uns low band dxing by john devoldere on4un downloads. Antennas, equipment and techniques for 160, 80, and 40 meters. Dxing on the low bands receiving and transmitting equipment antenna design software antennas. Above the critical frequency, the ionosphere is unable to refract the signal back to earth and it escapes to space. Theyll also be operating ft8 on the 60meter band its good to see more and more dxpeditions starting to activate that band from exotic locations. The last dxpedition to emit rf from south orkney was vp8ork in 2011.
Phonetic alphabets of the world, vk3yy antenna analyser project, low band dxing from a small city lot, locator map of europe, yagi antenna and variations, improving surface wave antennas, yaesu mh31 microphone integrated voice keyer, external audio equalizers, baltimore city live police scanner, vu2nan crystal radio. Memory channel band auto grouping mbag is one of the advanced features of the ftm300dr. The inverted l starts at the bottom of the maple tree to the left. There is only a small section at the back of the book dedicated to small space antennas so dont expect to find that super antenna for.
Includes antenna designs, operating guidelines, and an insiders scoop on lowband dxing. On4uns lowband dxing 5th edition by john devoldere on4un. Gary debock, acclaimed innovator in the realm of ultralight dxing, has recently completed a exhaustive comparison of five popular ultralight radios. Antennas, equipment and techniques for dxcitement on 160, 80 and 40 meters by john devoldere, on4un, features new and updated material. Memory channels are automatically categorized in each band, and memory channels can be easily and quickly recalled by 4 band groups airbandmair, vhfmvhf, uhfmuhf and 174400mhz 480999.
It is our mission to enhance your radio operating and monitoring experience by making it easy and fun to enter your loggings, record audio archives of the stations youve worked or heard, and maintain a digital repository of your treasured qsl. With the introduction of antenna modeling software, it is now possible to. What a blast it was to set the thing up easy with the software that comes with the book and the illustrations in the text. Its been 25 years since devoldere published the original low band dxing, sharing his knowledge of techniques for success on 160, 80 and 40. Dxing during band openings, but for the more demanding fm dxer, the. The next time i checked ebay, i found that the australian company were now exporting to the uk so i ordered a wintal dab10b.
Antenna and techniques for lowband dxing, by john devoldere. It is our mission to enhance your radio operating and monitoring experience by making it easy and fun to enter your loggings, record audio archives of the stations youve worked or heard, and maintain a digital repository of your treasured qsl cards. Now, to dispel the myths, point by point, and then provide some tips on low band dxing, then to get on with successful low band dxing. As mentioned in notes above, the arrl on4uns low band dxing fourth edition section 3. I managed to contact them on 17, 30 and 40 meter cw, so im hoping for vp8pj on 80m cw. With the hint of fall comes the anticipation of another exciting winter dx season. Nieuwe editie van on4uns lowband dxing pi4raz pi4raz.
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