Re: [IRCA] Forwarded request for DX information

2007-03-23 Thread Nick Hall-Patch
At 05:40 23/03/2007, you wrote: >Hi Everyone, > >I was recently forwarded a letter written by a gentleman located in >Ontario Canada. He's re-entering DXing after a long time off and is >looking for information. Since buying my last receiver, I haven't >really kept up on current set-ups. If yo

Re: [IRCA] Forwarded request for DX information

2007-03-23 Thread Doug Pifer
Thanks Jim and Bob for your information. As far as the NRC and IRCA websites, I could make an educated guess as to what is used the most, or what is the most preferred equipment. I myself use an R8B and Kiwa loop along with an 80' random wire. I'm pretty happy with my set-up but it's just one op

Re: [IRCA] Forwarded request for DX information

2007-03-22 Thread Bob Young
Hi Doug, I may be the only one that says this but I am using probably the same stuff he used 40 years ago for receivers such as R-390A's, R-390's, SP-600's, HQ-180's HRO-60's etc. all tube type receivers. I use two 400' LW's and a Misek Phaser which for me makes all the difference in the world f