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[TenTec] ten tec jupiter performance on AM & LW (below AM Broadcast)

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Subject: [TenTec] ten tec jupiter performance on AM & LW (below AM Broadcast)
From: jimimaxi2@comcast.net
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Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2007 01:01:28 +0000
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Hi John,

I am a little embarrassed at using my Jupiter for AM radio. (Cost vs. Use)
I have antique AM radios that do receive DX stations better than the Jupiter 
using external loop antennas in proximity to the internal ferrite rods. The 
ability to null unwanted signals is something I don't think you can do since 
the Jupiter does not have an internal ferrite rod antenna.
But, the Jupiter listened to CHOW AM 740 at 2140 UTC this afternoon in Central 
NJ, USA. Nice and clear and earlier in the evening than any of my older radios 
ever did.
I also listen for beacons later in the evening and have had no problem.
The music on AM radio is nice and melodic after adjusting the bandwidth to suit 
my hearing. I only use AM to DX and listen to 40's - 60's music on a 52 ft wire 
and most recently on a Hustler 5-BTV vertical antenna.
MW is harder since you have to wait on a frequency for the beacon to jump above 
clutter. It is harder but not much more difficult.
Enjoy.

Jim
KC2ROF
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