-ex- wrote:
Q in excess of 1000 is readily achievable. 200-300 is a starting point
on a decent dx set.

So what's a good inductance to DC resistance ratio for an inductor on
an xtal set? The one I wound is about 500uH, and I get a resistance of
3.2 Ohms.

Using the formula Q=2*pi*f*L/R, I get a Q for my coil of 981 (@1MHz).
But based on its performance, I KNOW it's not that good. I'm picking
up a couple stations at night, but just barely.

Dave