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Re battery backup of the Pro-1 loops ... The power coupler supplies 20V DC (nominal) to the coax, and is normally powered with a 24V AC (RMS) transformer. It is possible to replace the transformer
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I think the problem for UK and European users is that the Pixel can cost $700+ landed due to the shipping and the inport duties/tax etc. Regarding the reviews, the one on the Pixel website compares
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Hi John, Interesting thread indeed ! Yes, I tried them both and then I read Guy's review. My conclusions fully match with his. My QTH is 12km / 7miles from a LORAN-C transmitter
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An antenna? No sir, it's a giant "dream catcher"...
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So, Dominique, you've tried them both and prefer the Wellbrook - or you interpret Guy's data and agree with his conclusion? Go to Pixel's site and you'll find the Pro-1 beats the Wellbrook. I wouldn't
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John
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That was an interesting read. Thanks!
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Hi folks, Just have a look at this review from Guy Atkins: http://www.wellbrook.uk.com/reviews/ALA1530-vs-RFPRO-1AReview.pdf I fully agree with him ! Dominique Normandy, France De :
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It comes with a "brick" style amplifier made by Clifton labs. This is a high quality design with good large signal handling and a 3 dB NF. Being connectorized, I can use it for other antennas. I like
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Pretty pricey, but if I didn't have DIY skills, I'd certainly be looking at one. What the use of spending $800 odd dollars on a comms receiver, and feeding a noisy signal into it? You'd be far better
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Can you indicate spacings available (for HV rating) and materials available. How long does the typical order take? Thank you
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Kit Dean
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Hi VA6POP, Do you have a website where we can order? (I have some questions, if you can send me an email, that will be great.) Thanks! Kit AA6AS kwdgroups@...
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Kit Dean
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I came face to face with one of these last week at the local candy store (HRO). Nice looking. Impressive up close. I should have asked them if they have it hooked up to one of the demo rigs. The
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Andy
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For one thing the Pixel Pro-1B is too expensive. Not a whole lot of hobbyists want to spend $500 for a receiving loop antenna, myself included. Why does it have to be so expensive? 73 - Todd WD4NGG
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I have a Pixel loop that I want to put at the back of my 20 acres fed with a 1000 foot length of coax. I tried to ask the factory about that, and got a confusing answer. You need to address this
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Hello one and all NEW Member here Just started working at Pixel Technologies http://www.pixelsatradio.com always looking for product feedback, suggestions, etc. I'm learning the product as I go -
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I would not use LEDs as varactors. The LEDs act as photodiodes to some extent, generating noise. It's better to use a zener diode, if you have to. 73, Vojtech OK1IAK
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Vojtech Bubnik
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Hans Summers has a decent writeup on using power diodes and/or LEDs as varicap diodes: http://www.hanssummers.com/varicap.html Dave
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Butterfly Capacitor Rotor and Stator Plate Sets VA6POP
I can build for u any air variable capacitors Butterfly capacitor http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-electronics-Butterfly-Capacitor-Rotor-and-Stator-Plate-Sets-VA6POP-W0QQAdIdZ563987077#
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Kits and Parts (aka The Toroid King, aka 'Diz') sells the MVAM109: http://www.kitsandparts.com/parts.php Andy
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Andy
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I've done a number of remotely tuned antenna designs and the varactors I like to use have been the MVAM109 and MVAM115. But, those and their direct replacement, the NTE618, are difficult to obtain and
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