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4214
This is OT but I'm bursting to tell you all about my new toys, and one of them could be used with the DX-394 - that's the Miracle Whip antenna from Miracle...
Tom Holden VE3MEO
yah0ldena
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Jul 6, 2006
2:05 am
4215
Hi Tom; The picture is of my easy listening set-up using the miracle whip antenna. It's a nice receiving antenna and does work well with my QRP gear for a...
Valveman
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Jul 6, 2006
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4216
Thanks, Robert. I've updated the photo description. For more prior references to the Miracle Whip on this site, ...
Tom Holden VE3MEO
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Jul 6, 2006
3:53 am
4217
Okay, let me concede at the outset that this is probably an unfair comparison, pitting the 12-year old design of the DX-394 against the 5-year old design of...
Tom Holden
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Jul 7, 2006
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4218
i took the dx394 out of the box for the first time in 8 years. trouble is i am having a tough time getting anything with it. it has no mods and wouldnt know...
jacvily
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Jul 10, 2006
8:47 pm
4219
Tried backing off the RF gain control? It should never really go above the 12 o'clock position....
David
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Jul 10, 2006
9:10 pm
4220
Is the attenuator turned on??? Kurt...
KD7JYK
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Jul 10, 2006
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4221
rf control i try everywhere. i do keep it low or noise is too great. Brent W, Rawson ... From: David To: RADIOSHACKDX394@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July...
brentr
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Jul 10, 2006
10:40 pm
4222
is that the switch on the back? if so i have tried in both positions Brent W, Rawson ... From: KD7JYK To: RADIOSHACKDX394@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July...
brentr
jacvily
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Jul 10, 2006
11:14 pm
4223
Your description needs some clarification to be able to suggest a course of action. Given the same sort of antenna, the DX-394 should be able to receive what...
Tom Holden VE3MEO
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Jul 11, 2006
4:25 am
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i just pulled my 394 out of the closet a couple weeks ago. what i find is that (i dont know how to describe) i have too much signal coming in; therfore, i...
jacvily
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Jul 11, 2006
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4225
This is Brent's original message from two days ago, replaced by the topic "took it out of the box and?". After I approved his initial message, the Yahoo server...
Tom Holden
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Jul 11, 2006
1:37 pm
4226
i get just loud static everywhere. when i find a strong station it comes in fine but otherwise just loud static. Brent W, Rawson ... From: Tom Holden VE3MEO ...
brentr
jacvily
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Jul 11, 2006
3:27 pm
4227
Sounds like the front end is shot. ... From: brentr To: RADIOSHACKDX394@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2006 11:19 AM Subject: Re: [RADIOSHACKDX394]...
Howard
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Jul 11, 2006
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can it be fixed or do i start over. Brent W, Rawson ... From: Howard To: RADIOSHACKDX394@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2006 1:14 PM Subject: Re:...
brentr
jacvily
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Jul 11, 2006
10:14 pm
4229
Of course! Probably the rf amp in the front. Or ,you said it gets a local station over the noise.AGC could be out. You need a person who knows what to look...
Howard
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Jul 12, 2006
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do you know how i find someone who fixes this stuff. Brent W, Rawson ... From: Howard To: RADIOSHACKDX394@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2006 1:01...
brentr
jacvily
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Jul 12, 2006
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4231
The first thing I would do is try to contact a local ham and see if he-she knows a,local repair shop. Ask a local tv repair if they have a person versed in...
Howard
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Jul 12, 2006
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4232
Ok.. just got a 394 from Canada, and I discovered that in the AM mode, it has no receive from about 4.555 upwards. Anyone have any ideas what to look for or...
521 Houston
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Jul 18, 2006
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4233
It's probably dead in all modes. The DX-394 has three diode switched SW preselector filters that are auto-switched with the frequency tuned. There is...
Tom Holden
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Jul 18, 2006
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4234
Have one DX-394 for sale in fair condition, It has a service manual, a users manual. It's missing it's telescoping antenna. Mechanically it has some lite...
Alex
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Jul 21, 2006
7:27 pm
4235
... which version is it? -- God Bless, Sam Morgan linux the lifetime learning experience...
Sam Morgan
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Jul 22, 2006
12:32 am
4236
Is anyone using a Radio Shack Active antenna with their DX-394? Ihave one and was wondering what peoples experiences have been. I will post mine after I give...
trap5858
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Jul 23, 2006
12:46 am
4237
I have 2 of the Radio Shack amplified shortwave antennas; I haven't tried one on the DX-394 yet, as I use an Eavesdropper antenna on that, but I've used one...
Earl W. Phillips, Jr.
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Jul 23, 2006
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4238
I have one of these amplified whip antennas that is better than no antenna when in an urban apartment environment. Just about any long wire antenna seems to be...
Francis Martin
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Jul 23, 2006
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I have to disagree. It's not a toy and does have preselection which is valuable in reducing overloading. I use mine and am very impressed with its'...
Valveman
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Jul 24, 2006
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4240
I have used the RS active antenna with the DX-394. It is marginal at best. It amplifies the noise real well. You would be better off stringing a wire and using...
Stuart T. Lent
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Jul 24, 2006
2:16 pm
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I agree, I find it extremely useful & hardly a toy; the signal amplification is very good and the preselection is most useful in wiping out noise & overload....
Earl W. Phillips, Jr.
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Jul 24, 2006
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4242
Finally got my antenna mast erected today, and am now on the prowl for an end fed shortwave antenna to attach to it, and am soliciting recommendations please ....
Earl W. Phillips, Jr.
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Jul 30, 2006
2:29 am
4243
... generally speaking for most antennas..... the more in the clear, the better (outside not attic) the higher the better the longer the better all equate to...
Sam Morgan
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Jul 30, 2006
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