Mag Loop - Upgrade

After several years of operating QRP with my Mag Loop, which can only cope with up to about 20w, I have now decided to invest in a vacuum variable capacitor and a better stepper motor.

It may take a few months for the capacitor to get here, so watch this space.

Remote Base - Update

Some (OK most) of my projects are slow in development and my Remote Base is no exception.  Nonetheless, I thought it was time to bring you up to date.  I have included the addition of a RTL-SDR  to the remote base. This was an easy step as there was a spare USB port just crying out to be used! This will provide wide-band VHF - UHF coverage using the SDR SPY Server software. I have also made the Tuner connection accessible externally.  A protection relay will need to be added to the TRX antenna port and that will be about it.

Cheers for now.

 

Remote Layout (including RTL-SDR)

Front panel status lights

Connections