On Tue, 16 Dec 2003 16:02:53 GMT, Eric Williams
wrote:

Hiya all..

I posted in here many moons ago about finally being able to mod my DX398
(which I still have), but enough of that :-)

I recently moved from the east coast to Colorado Springs and noticed a
dramatic decrease in my reception abilities (probably due to this huge
mountain range outside of my window). I decided (along with a local
friend) to start a Yahoo group for Colorado Springs DXers (MW and SW).
If you're in the area, and want to join/help us solve out reception
"issues" then it's right here...

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/COS_DXers/

Thanks for looking.

Eric W.

Hi Eric,

I live in the Springs, used a DX398 for a year, and bought one of the
early Sat800s when they first came out -- fine receiver which I still
use everyday.

After much antenna experimentation and an AD Sloper, I find best
reception from a 400' loop of #14 single strand strung in a fenceline
of trees surrounding the house at a height of 15', and 50' of good
coax to lead in from a good distance from the house. I live in the
downtown area.

I use an MFJ959b tuner for antenna/receiver matching which provides a
2+ S-unit improvement, and occasional amplification.. Also I power
the receiver from a battery charged by a solar panel.

This combination works well for me. Good luck!

Bruce Ball