Take time out to understand the source and complexity of power system interference spectrum. My video explains where a lot of RFI comes from around your house. Read more
Author: John VE6EY
BBC World Service Shortwave and HRH
My thoughts about the arc of BBC World Service Shortwave broadcasting parallel the life of HRH Queen Elizabeth. Read more
Wideband Loop Signal Chains with Software Defined Radio
You need to understand your wideband loop signal chains and their limitations. Then, you can get the most performance out of your radio investment. Read more
Diversity Reception Primer – Improving Radio Reception
It started nearly a century ago, with efforts to reduce the effects of multipath fading. Here’s the complete diversity reception primer. Read more
Early ANAN Receiver Highlights
So, I have been using my ANAN-7000DLE MKII software defined radio for just over a month. Here is a mini-review of early ANAN receiver highlights. Read more
Sound Card Oscilloscope for SDR
You can use a sound card oscilloscope for many things. My favorite use is to study noise and interference signatures on the shortwave radio spectrum. Read more
Plastic Worm Gear to Tune Loop Capacitor
So, here’s my mostly plastic worm gear for tuning a butterfly capacitor in a small transmitting loop. If you have a 3D printer, you can make one of these for under $10. Read more
My First Boss – John Cochrane at CJOB
Recently, a friend asked if I remembered my first boss. I sure do. John Cochrane, Program Director at CJOB in Winnipeg. Read more
Medium Wave DXing Fifty Five Years In
No, that’s not me on the left, but close. I just realized that last year was my 55th anniversary in my first hobby of medium wave DXing. Read more
ANAN versus RSPduo on HF – Surprising Results
Recently, I did my first head-to-head comparison of ANAN versus RSPduo on HF. I think the results will surprise you. Read more