My article this week will compare the Wellbrook versus LZ1AQ wideband receiving loops. Both perform really well for MW and SWL. Read more
Category: Shortwave Radio
My Wellbrook Loop Antenna
My Wellbrook Loop is up and running about 25 feet from my house. Works great, pleasant surprise for a used unit. Read more
Loop Array Wind Damage
During November, we suffered loop array wind damage. Fortunately, repairs are pretty easy with a 3D printer on hand. Read more
Repurpose an Old Laptop for Linux
Recently, I decided to repurpose an old laptop to run Linux, mainly to experiment with SDRconnect. Here is how that went. Read more
SDRconnect Preview 1 Review
After much anticipation, SDRplay released SDRconnect Preview 1 on August 10, 2023. It looks great and works well cross platform. Read more
WW2 Wireless Intercept Deception
Wireless intercept deception played a critical role in most military operations. In doing so, combatants needed to fool sophisticated traffic analysis. Read more
WW2 Wireless Intercept Heroes
Every good story needs a hero. Here are my picks for the WW2 Wireless Intercept Heroes you should know about. Read more
WW2 Chain Home Radar System
What began as a search for Nikola Tesla’s idea for a death ray led to the very practical creation of Chain Home radar system and victory in the Battle of Britain. Read more
WW2 Wireless Intercept Fighting U-Boats
Wireless intercept fighting U-boats won the Battle of the Atlantic. In addition to Ultra, tactical advantage came from Huff Duff. Read more
WW2 High Frequency Direction Finding
High frequency direction finding, or Huff-Duff was used to find locations of enemy transmitters in the field, on land, and especially at sea. This was a global effort. Read more