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December 24th 04, 09:30 PM

On 23 Dec 2004 01:44:07 GMT, lex (Nobody You Know)
wrote:

Maturin wrote:

I'm new to the hobby of SWL, and currently studying for a amateur
radio license. I'm using a Sony ICF-2010 as my primary radio. I
apologize if my question is OT, but I'm interested in picking up
distant MW signals. One of my better catches would have to be WICC on
600 kHz broadcasting from Bridgeport, CT @ 500 W, and approx. 350
miles from me (reciever is in downeast Maine.) Anyway, my goal is to
pick up a signal from each of the 48 contiguous states. In addition to
the 2010 I've got a Terk loop. Is this setup adequate for my goal
(assuming "luck" as a factor)? I'd add that I'm limited to indoor
antennas at this time. I suppose I will need to pay more attention to
timing....

The 2010 is one of the best portables for MW DX. Its synchronous detector is a
big help in reducing fading & distortion, and interference from an adjacent
frequency. Choose the upper or lower sideband, whichever one yields the best
reception.

350 miles is nothing, you should be easily hearing stations from 700 miles and
more at night if propogation is good.

At your location, you might be able to occasionally hear signals from Europe or
North Africa, even on LW. Look for signals popping up on frequencies that
don't end in 0. Europe & North African stations appear every 9 khz, as apposed
to 10khz in the USA.

The loop antenna you use should help. However, a steel-frame building or
aluminum-sided house can limit reception.

Check out the National Radio Club (NRC) or International Radio Club of America
(IRCA). Do a Google search to find their websites.

Happy hunting!

Hi,

I mentioned the Bridgeport, CT station because it was the first
station I had to struggle to get. I knew after I heard the WICC call
sign that I was hooked! The farthest station I've received is WHAS
from Louisville, KY (995 Miles or so). WHAS came in almost as clear as
a local signal.

I've noticed that Vermont is absent from my logs so I'm working on
that right now. I'm not sure what to shoot for in VT yet. I'm also
having some difficulty IDing Canadian stations that broadcast in
French.

I checked out the NRC Web page, and I've just joined their AM list
which is pretty neat. I've also ordered their "AM Radio Log", so that
should help. I won't need the computer on with a good reference book.

I'm looking forward to picking up a signal or two from Europe or N.
Africa!

Merry Christmas,
M.