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by Paul
Tue Feb 19, 2019 7:18 pm
Forum: SDRplay related
Topic: RSP2 no BBC Radio 4 on LW?
Replies: 9
Views: 26896

Re: RSP2 no BBC Radio 4 on LW?

Hi again "Standing wave" Firstly, there are folks answering your post who really know thier onions and I'm just stumbling along, learning a little here and there along the way. However, I did notice on your screenshot that your RF Gain/Attenuation is set at the "top." As you are probably aware the d...
by Paul
Tue Feb 19, 2019 8:08 am
Forum: SDRplay related
Topic: RSP2 no BBC Radio 4 on LW?
Replies: 9
Views: 26896

Re: RSP2 no BBC Radio 4 on LW?

It would be heloful to post a screenshot of your RSP2 on 198 KHZ, preferably with LO IF and perhaps a SR of 8 for clarity.
by Paul
Sun Feb 17, 2019 9:05 am
Forum: SDR Antennas
Topic: RA0SMS vs PA0RDT Active Mini Whip - RA0SMS is Very Noisy - Why?
Replies: 21
Views: 137999

Re: RA0SMS vs PA0RDT Active Mini Whip - RA0SMS is Very Noisy - Why?

As a previous user of this antenna, albeit, the previous copper-plate version, after it's psu failed, I used the Bias-T 4.5V supply successfully.
Couldn't detect any difference in performance (which I'm not going to comment on).
It may be worth your looking though...
by Paul
Mon Feb 04, 2019 6:42 am
Forum: SDR Antennas
Topic: RSP2 - A bit confused with connecting antennas
Replies: 4
Views: 19420

Re: RSP2 - A bit confused with connecting antennas

Dipole_fig4-257x300.jpg As a complete know-nothing, I hesitated too get involved. However, since I also have experienced issues with connecting to the Hi-Z port of an RSP2 (not replicated on myRSPDUO using the same antennae and connections) may I make thefollowing comments: If your diplole construc...
by Paul
Fri Feb 01, 2019 12:37 pm
Forum: General
Topic: SDRPLAY SUPPORT -THANK YOU
Replies: 0
Views: 6864

SDRPLAY SUPPORT -THANK YOU

Raised a ticket - I feel like a dunce now - but issue dealt with patiently and successfully - Thanks Support.
by Paul
Fri Feb 01, 2019 6:38 am
Forum: SDR Antennas
Topic: A query regarding eathing (grounding)
Replies: 5
Views: 19423

Re: A query regarding eathing (grounding)

Thank you both Andy and Mike
I'm happy with the answers and understand.
I'll have a few more experiments andperhaps have a go at a transformer and see what differences I can achieve.
by Paul
Thu Jan 31, 2019 11:59 am
Forum: SDR Antennas
Topic: A query regarding eathing (grounding)
Replies: 5
Views: 19423

A query regarding eathing (grounding)

Having done some reading-up on the topic, I now find myself rather confused by either the "depth" of the explanations and the contradicitions that one finds. I am only interested (at present) in a receive-only setup. Question 1: Is it sufficient to ground a simple end-fed long-wire to a copper water...
by Paul
Sun Jan 27, 2019 9:27 am
Forum: SDRplay related
Topic: RSP2 & NooElec 9:1 mini Balun
Replies: 3
Views: 14247

Re: RSP2 & NooElec 9:1 mini Balun

Hi
If you should be inclined to follow the link below to the SDRPlay Facebook forum, there is a very thorough guide to the use of the Nooelec 1:9 mini-balun (by Roger Need):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/sdrplay ... cation=ufi
Best Wishes
Paul
by Paul
Sat Jan 26, 2019 8:44 pm
Forum: SDR Antennas
Topic: Static from Antenna
Replies: 11
Views: 39220

Re: Static from Antenna

Perhaps the cause or crontributor to your static problem (particularly in cold weather Ibieve) - Just walking on the carpet would be sufficient i think.
by Paul
Sat Jan 26, 2019 6:52 am
Forum: SDR Antennas
Topic: Static from Antenna
Replies: 11
Views: 39220

Re: Static from Antenna

Just a thought...
Do you have any nylon in your floor-covering?