[TenTec] Century 21 Receive question

Steve Ellington N4LQ@igLou.com
Wed, 11 Dec 2002 22:59:10 -0000


Yes. Try using a small antenna tuner. It might help.

Steve
N4LQ

----- Original Message -----
From: "Rod Pruner" <rod_pruner@yahoo.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2002 3:44 PM
Subject: [TenTec] Century 21 Receive question


> Given that the Century 21 is a DC receiver,
> is it common to hear strong out of band
> signals that are not affected by tuning?
> Here's what I have. On 20 meters I am hearing
> a strong SWBC signal at all points on the 20 meter
> band. Using another receiver I have identified the
> signal as a very strong S9 +10dB SWBC on 13.640mHz. I
> have also heard other similiar strong signals on
> various 13.6xx mHz frequencies in the same way.
> Is this an example of the common "blowby" problem in
> the DC type of receivers ?
>
> Thanks for any info.
> Rod, KN3ZOG
>
>
> =====
> Rod Pruner - KN3ZOG
> Conyers, GA  USA
>
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