Hello, have just got the old radio out of the loft. Comtron NATO/CXX, with floor standing 3 legged ground plane aerial
( Can't remember what it's called, and it's unmarked ). Sat up Box Hill north Surrey the other night...and listened...only one 3 way conversation heard on UK FM...
Otherwise, very quiet background....not like it was back in early 80's.
Band selection available:
US1-40 ( is this band D, low ssb ? )
US+40. ( band E, high ssb ? )
UK FM (27/81)
Both AM and FM. 5 watts......or possibly a little more.
Have to re-tune aerial for each band to achieve a good swr reading. But can get it better than 1:1.
Will have another go over the next few weeks.
Was that too much for first contact?
Regards to all, Jake.
(Name comes from role playing games, and is not an occupation or hobby)
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