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Old 3rd Oct 2022, 10:50 am   #41
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Default Re: Medium Wave Radio Stations.

It is indeed a dying breed. However, if one is prepared to put some effort in, the rewards, the stations, can be brought in. I have two long wire aerials, one to my house and one to my workshop, plus a Wellbrook loop aerial currently connected to my workshop. I'm able to receive about a dozen MW stations in listenable quality. Of course a good, sensitive radio helps as well. So, a good aerial and a good set is the answer, don't expect good results on a portable - depending on the location of course.
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Old 3rd Oct 2022, 1:17 pm   #42
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Default Re: Medium Wave Radio Stations.

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MW is almost dead here with only Smooth Radio on 1260 and Radio Wales consigned to history recently, it's time for a pantry TX.
A similar experience for me a little to the south of Wrexham. A few weeks ago however on the 6th July this year I ran an experiment by switching off every digital and SMPS gadget in the house. I then put 50 foot long wires on my Murphy 192 and other sets and what a revelation! Lots of stations during the day and I was no longer a bit jaded with my AM only sets. I do have a Gizmo modulator for everyday use. Caroline which would now be my favorite AM station is still unlistenable here unfortunately.

On reflection could there been ideal atmospheric conditions that day?
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Old 3rd Oct 2022, 4:13 pm   #43
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Default Re: Medium Wave Radio Stations.

Yes l think l was a little unfair writing off MW after only experimenting in a poor signal area with just about the smallest MW pocket radio ever made, a Sony 1R-81
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Old 5th Oct 2022, 9:25 am   #44
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Default Re: Medium Wave Radio Stations.

You can use the directional properties of the ferrite rod aerials used in most portable radios to null out a lot of local electrical interference or at least reduce it.
This is what I do when listening to Long and Medium wave AM stations.
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