SDRPlay RSPduo: random wire vs Wellbrook ALA1530 on 90 and 60 metre BC b...

Hi there, here's another comparison - a random wire on a woeful night of noise at my QTH, versus the Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop. There was only ever going to be one outcome, but how great to compare antennas simultaneously with the RSPduo's dual tuner - and to think that the random wire was my defacto DXing set up for more than 6 months.

Recorded in Oxford UK on 29/05/18 at 02:05 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna, outdoors. Thanks for watching.

SDRPlay RSPduo: Radio Voz Missionaria 5939.6 kHz, Camboriu, Brazil, rare...

Hi there, this signal on the 49 metre broadcast band has always been very difficult to copy at home. In fact, I last heard them from the shack in September last year. This is always going to be a weak signal, but compare the signal using the Wellbrook against my 20 metre random wire. I didn't even bother checking the lack of audio - and this is a set-up that used to be the mainstay of my DXing at home. Kudos to the RSPduo and the Wellbrook for delivering recovered audio.

Recorded in Oxford UK on 29/05/18 at 01:17 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna, outdoors. Thanks for watching.

XHDATA D-808 & Sony AN-71 antenna: Zanzibar BC 11735 kHz, Dole, copied i...

Hi there, it was great to copy a very strong signal from Zanzibar Broadcasting Corporation with this ultra-portable set-up. Despite receiving three Blandford fly bites whilst I was out, this was otherwise an enjoyable afternoon in the sun, with the dog and an excellent radio.

Recorded in Oxford UK on 20/05/18 at 16:29 hrs UTC. Thanks for watching.

Icom IC-R75 on LW: RÚV Rás 1/Rás 2, Eiðar, Iceland 207 kHz, copied in Ox...

Hi there, here's the other signal from Iceland on Longwave, copied with the brilliant Icom IC-R75 and the Wellbrook loop. This time around the signal on 207 kHz is about the same strength as the simultaneous transmission on 189 kHz - about S9 +20, which is unusual. Such a shame Icom pulled the plug on the R-75. Definitely a keeper!


Recorded in Oxford UK on 18/05/18 at 00:24 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna, outdoors. Thanks for watching.

MW DX: WWKB Buffalo New York 1520 kHz a clear signal and ID copied in Ox...

Hi there, the Elad is mega at separating closely spaced signals and delivering recovered audio. WWKB is a perfect example and despite the usual adjacent channel QRM, a clear ID is heard at 02:02 into the recording.

Recorded on 03/03/18 at 04:58 hrs UTC using an Elad FDM DUO, Bonito GI300 galvanic isolator and Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna, outdoors. Thanks for watching.

MW DX: Radio Rebelde 1180 kHz, Cuba, copied in Oxford UK with clear ID

Hi there, this was my second copy of Radio Rebelde on this frequency this year, from the UK. There is a clear ID heard, despite the as-usual terrible adjacent channel QRM.

Recorded on 03/03/18 at 05:58 hrs UTC using an Elad FDM DUO, Bonito GI300 galvanic isolator and Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna, outdoors. Thanks for watching.

SDRPlay RSPduo: North Korea booming into the office on 12015 kHz

Hi there, here's a really nice copy of of the Voice of Korea from my office at the end of the working day. I'm really liking the option to monitor two signals simultaneously, just about anywhere on the radio spectrum and of course, testing two antennas with the same signal. A great receiver that is at least as sensitive as the RSP1A on shortwave.

Recorded in Oxford UK on 25/05/18 at 15 27 hrs UTC. Thanks for watching.

Icom IC-R75 on LW: RÚV Rás 1/Rás 2, Gufuskalar Iceland 189 kHz

Hi there, most of you know I have a strong affinity with longwave and having booted up the R-75 for the first time in a long time, I decided to check out the relatively weaker signals from Iceland, of which 189 kHz is nearly always weaker than 207 kHz.. Interestingly, their signal in AM mode with the narrow stock filter was clearer from adjacent channel QRM than in SSB with any filter. That doesn't happen very often. This receiver is superb, even without filter mods and solid as a rock - easily my best non-SDR. Thanks for watching.



Recorded in Oxford UK on 18/05/18 at 00:21 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna, outdoors. Thanks for watching.

Medium Wave DX: WBZ Newsradio, 1030 kHz, Boston, copied in Oxford UK wi...

Hi there, this is only the fourth time I've copied WBZ Newsradio, so one of the rarer TA MW catches, although not in the very rare leage. As usual, the Wellbrook/Elad combo does a great job delivering enough recovered audio to hear the ID. Thanks for watching.



Recorded on 03/03/18 at 05:59 hrs UTC using an Elad FDM DUO, Bonito GI300 galvanic isolator and Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna, outdoors. Thanks for watching.

XHDATA D-808 & Sony AN-71 antenna: KCBS Pyongyang 9665 kHz copied in Oxf...

Hi there, nice to copy North Korea's national signal on 9665 kHz. I did manage to catch this after work, but still in the office using a rather more sophisticated set up (the RSP1A and Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop. However, as this video demonstrates, it's also possible to hear interesting DX with equipment of less than £100 in cost.


Recorded in Oxford UK on 20/05/18 at 16:26 hrs UTC. Thanks for watching.

SDRPlay RSPduo: comparing two antennas simultaneously, in real time

Hi there, the new RSPduo makes it possible for me to not only monitor two signals at either end of the radio spectrum - from LW to 2 GHz, it also allows the direct comparison of antennas in real time, Here, using the signal from RRI on the 19 metre broadcast band, I'm comparing the Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop and the Bonito Boni Whip in my office at work. It's a bit of an unfair test because the E-field Boni Whip is not designed to operate within an electrically noisy office environment, however, it performs very well - particularly when you consider it costs less than a 1/3 of the price of a Wellbrook loop. Note that I'm still using my travel laptop, so everything is a bit squashed on the 13" screen.

Recorded in Oxford UK on 25/05/18 at 15 29 hrs UTC. Thanks for watching.

MW DX: Newsradio 1020 KDKA, 1020 kHz Pittsburgh, copied in Oxford UK wit...

Hi there, great to copy KDKA again with the always brilliant Elad FDM DUO and Wellbrook combo. I actually have a large number of recordings that remain unanalysesd. I'm not sure when I'll get around to it, but uncovering catches like this make it worthwhile.

Recorded on 03/03/18 at 05:59 hrs UTC using an Elad FDM DUO, Bonito GI300 galvanic isolator and Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna, outdoors. Thanks for watching.

MW DX: WKAJ 1120 kHz Saint Johnsville New York, copied in Oxford UK (pre...

Hi there, I think I've got this ID right, but you never know lol. There's mention of New York and an FM frequency which fits with WKAJ. If anyone can hear more than me - likely - I'd be very pleased to hear from you!


Recorded on 03/03/18 at 02:00 hrs UTC using an Elad FDM DUO, Bonito GI300 galvanic isolator and Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna, outdoors. Thanks for watching.

A brief overview of the new SDRPlay RSPduo and the latest version of SDRuno

Hi there, I was fortunate enough to be offered the new SDRPlay RSPduo SDR receiver. The new innovation here is the twin tuner, with multiple extenal antenna options and 2 GHz of bandwidth that allow two signals to be monitored simultaneously at either end of the radio spectrum . So for example, one can copy a signal on LW and at the same time, monitor a signal on UHF. Brilliant stuff once again from SDRPlay. Many more videos to come on this one! Thanks for watching.

XHDATA D-808 & Sony AN-71 antenna: Voice of Korea, Kujang North Korea bo...

Hi there, I was given the job of taking the dog for a walk on Sunday afternoon, so I nipped out with my XHDATA D-808 portable and a Sony AN-71 reel antenna. I was pleased to copy the North Korean Russian service, booming in on 5 metres of wire.

Recorded in Oxford UK on 20/05/18 at 16:18 hrs UTC. Thanks for watching.

XHDATA D-808 & Sony AN-71 antenna: Voice of Hope Africa 13680 kHz, Lusak...

Hi there, I last copied this station in January, indoors actually, with the brilliant and diminutive Sony ICF-SW100. Here's a signal copied outdoors with the Sony reel antenna - just 5 metres of wire. Copying this station is always difficult due to heavy adjacent channel QRM, however, the D-808 filtering is superb and even with 1 kHz of bandwidth, discernible audio is delivered.

Recorded in Oxford UK on 20/05/18 at 16:13 hrs UTC. Thanks for watching.

Medium wave DX: WHAS 840 kHz Louisville, Kentucky, PF copied with a cle...

Hi there, really pleased to copy another personal first - and the first time I've copied any station from the state of Kentucky. Interesting for me as I visited Cincinatti in nearby Ohio about 15 years ago on a business trip, before heading northwest to Minneapolis. Actually there's another first associated with this catch - it's the first time I've ever copied a transatlantic MW signal on 840 kHz! Anyway, I'm rambling lol.

Recorded on 03/03/18 at 04:59 hrs UTC using an Elad FDM DUO, Bonito GI300 galvanic isolator and Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna, outdoors. Thanks for watching.

Rádio Nacional de Angola 4949.727 kHz, rare copy at home on a non-SDR re...

Hi there, here's a signal from Angola on the Icom IC-R75. This is only the second time I've copied this station at home in the shack, using a non-SDR receiver. The first was last August using the venerable Yaesu FRG-8800.
Recorded in Oxford UK on 18/05/18 at 00:08 hrs UTC using an Icom IC-R75 and Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna, outdoors. Thanks for watching.

Radio Sonder Grense 3320 kHz, Meyerton South Africa, copied at home with...

Hi there, this is my strongest copy of Radio Sonder Grense at home in a long time. I know it doesn't sound much lol, but usually there is little or no audio. It's usual for me to spend hours in front of my SDRs - the Elad, and RSP1A in particular and the Perseus, so for a change I fired up the R75. Definitely a keeper! By the way, hearing this station in Florida was brilliant - and lucky as my DXing time was strictly limited by the family...not an issue when I'm travelling for work!

Recorded in Oxford UK on 18/05/18 at 00:01 hrs UTC using an Icom IC-R75 and Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna, outdoors. Thanks for watching.

MW DX: WBBM Newsradio 780, Chicago Illinois, PF copied in Oxford UK with...

Hi there, I've just realised that I did actually copiy this station whilst I was in Treasure Island, Florida - it was the most distant MW signal I received over there. So, here's another copy from my QTH in Oxford UK with a very clear ID. This is a PF...well as a TA catch at least!


Recorded on 03/03/18 at 04:58 hrs UTC using an Elad FDM DUO, Bonito GI300 galvanic isolator and Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna, outdoors. Thanks for watching.

FT8 decode using the SDRPlay RSP1A, WSJT-X and GridTracker - an overview...

Hi there, whilst in the classroom last year studying for my Ham radio license, one of the tutors (a licensed Ham of course) demonstrated digital signal decoding with a particular focus on the new FT8 standard. As he sat back in his chair with a cup of tea, his transceiver was making QSOs automatically, with other operators worldwide. I thought it was great lol so downloaded the software soon after - but couldn't make it work, so I dropped it for a while. I recently came back to it and resolved the issues, having noticed recently that others on YouTube have also been using this brilliant piece of software for RX. GridTracker is a great add-on in that it generates a graphical representation of the QSOs taking place using an interactive world map. As others have noted recently, this is an excellent tool for checking band conditions in real time. Thanks for watching.

Medium wave DX: KMOX 1120 kHz St. Louis, Missouri, PF copied in Oxford U...

Hi there, I've copied this station previously, but never with an ID, only a mention of St. Louis and not of sufficient quality to upload. My perseverance eventually paid off lol. Great to catch another PF and with a confirmed ID.

Recorded in Oxford UK on 03/03/18 at 04:59hrs UTC using an Elad FDM DUO, Bonito GI300 galvanic Isolator and Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop outdoors. Thanks for watching.

Medium wave DX: WFAN 660 kHz New York, copied in Oxford UK with clear ID

Hi there, I previously copied WFAN in January and thus hearing them again a couple of months later was pleasing. Not the most regular visitor to my MW spectrum, but always welcome lol.

Recorded in Oxford UK on 03/03/18 at 04:00hrs UTC using an Elad FDM DUO, Bonito GI300 galvanic Isolator and Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop outdoors. Thanks for watching.

Medium wave DX: WDMC EWTN 920 kHz Melbourne Florida (presumed) copied in...

Hi there, I might have gotten this one wrong, but this was what I felt the likely candidate for this signal, based on the EWTN affiliation. If anyone else has a view, I'd be very pleased to hear it!

Recorded in Oxford UK on 03/03/18 at 03:00 hrs UTC using an Elad FDM DUO, Bonito GI300 galvanic isolator and Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna outdoors. Thanks for watching.

MW DX: CJBC 860 kHz Toronto, Ici Radio-Canada Première, nice signal copi...

Hi there, this is only the third time I've copied this signal from Toronto - definitely a less heard station at my QTH than many of the other Canadians. Here the signal is strong and relatively clear, despite a littl adjacent channel QRM.

Recorded on 03/03/18 at 04:00 hrs UTC using an Elad FDM DUO and Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna outdoors. Thanks for watching.

Radio Aparecida 6134.897 kHz, Brazil, first reception at home on 49 m BC...

Hi there, quite amazingly, this is my first reception of Radio Aparecida at home on the 49 metre broadcast band (with audio) since Christmas 2016. A rare catch indeed. I had to actually check their transmission with a live feed on the internet as their signal has shifted about 300 Hz since I last copied them. I recognised the Portuguese, but they were almost dead on the frequency used by Radio Santa Cruz. Fortunately other DXers have also recorded this shift in frequency.


Previously my loop would have been in the shack. These days it's lives permanently in the garden shed - and benefits from the addition of a Bonito GI300 Galvanic Isolator. Great to hear this rarely heard station again.

Medium wave DX: WMVP ESPN Chicago 1000 kHz, copied in Oxford UK

Hi there, this is, I suppose, presumed as I can't hear a clear ID, however ESPN is mentioned and with a 50 kW TX power day and night, this is almost certainly the source.

Recorded in Oxford UK on 03/03/18 at 03:58 hrs UTC using an Elad FDM DUO, Bonito GI300 galvanic isolator and Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna outdoors. Thanks for watching.

DXing in Florida with XHDATA D-808 & MA305: XEPPM Radio Educación 6185 k...

Hi there, here's another copy of the signal from Mexico City, this time with speech and music. Their TX power is stated at 1 kW online, I should check my WRTH 2018 that this is correct. This is my final reception video from Florida. I had a great time, but with all the family there, DXing time was limited to either the balcony of my apartment and a couple of late evenings down on the beach. Next trip likely to be Brazil, but I'm also scheduled to go to the USA soon and France.



Recorded in Treasure Island, Florida on 04/05/19 at 03:27 hrs UTC using an XHDATA D-808, Bonito MegActive MA305 antenna & Bonito GI300 galvanic isolator. Thanks for watching.

DXing in Florida with XHDATA D-808 & MA305: XEPPM Radio Educación 6185 k...

Hi there, here's another copy of the signal from Mexico City, this time with speech and music. Their TX power is stated at 1 kW online, I should check my WRTH 2018 that this is correct. This is my final reception video from Florida. I had a great time, but with all the family there, DXing time was limited to either the balcony of my apartment and a couple of late evenings down on the beach. Next trip likely to be Brazil, but I'm also scheduled to go to the USA soon and France.



Recorded in Treasure Island, Florida on 04/05/19 at 03:27 hrs UTC using an XHDATA D-808, Bonito MegActive MA305 antenna & Bonito GI300 galvanic isolator. Thanks for watching.

DXing in Florida with XHDATA D-808 & MA305: XEPPM Radio Educación 6185 k...

Hi there, here's another copy of the signal from Mexico City, this time with speech and music. Their TX power is stated at 1 kW online, I should check my WRTH 2018 that this is correct. This is my final reception video from Florida. I had a great time, but with all the family there, DXing time was limited to either the balcony of my apartment and a couple of late evenings down on the beach. Next trip likely to be Brazil, but I'm also scheduled to go to the USA soon and France.



Recorded in Treasure Island, Florida on 04/05/19 at 03:27 hrs UTC using an XHDATA D-808, Bonito MegActive MA305 antenna & Bonito GI300 galvanic isolator. Thanks for watching.

DXing in Florida with XHDATA D-808 & Bonito MA305: CFRX Toronto 6070 kHz...

Hi there, there was a bit of a sand storm blowing across the beach when I recorded this signal from Toronto, however, I hope you'll still be able to appreciate how well this 1000W signal made it to the Gulf of Mexico.


Recorded in Treasure Island, Florida on 04/05/19 at 03:52 hrs UTC using an XHDATA D-808, Bonito MegActive MA305 antenna & Bonito GI300 galvanic isolator. Thanks for watching.

DXing in Florida with the SDRPlay RSP1A and MA305 antenna: CHU Canada 78...

Hi there, here's another pretty decent signal from CHU Canada, this time on 7850 kHz. I had already copied their signal on 3330 and 14670 kHz whilst in Florida.


Recorded on 29/04/18 at 05:46 hrs UTC using an SDRPlay RSP1A, Bonito GI300 galvanic isolator and MegActive MA305 antenna.

Medium wave DX: WRED 'The Big Jab' 1440 kHz, Maine, copied in Oxford UK ...

Hi there, I'm way behind on uploading my MW DX recordings. Here's 'The Big Jab' from Maine with an ID on the hour. I think this is the third time I've copied them this year.


Recorded in Oxford UK on 08/03/18 at 05:58 hrs UTC using an Elad FDM DUO, Bonito GI300 galvanic isolator and Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna outdoors. Thanks for watching.

DXing in Florida with the XHDATA D-808 & MA305: a weak signal from Radio...

Hi there, I've only ever copied Radio Apintie from RIo Capim in Brazil Here their signal was weak, but discernible, before fading away. Perhaps with more time on my hands to wait for better propagation, I could have copied a better signal. None the less, it's great to actually hear them, albeit briefly, from another continent.



Recorded in Treasure Island, Florida on 04/05/19 at 05:35 hrs UTC using an XHDATA D-808, Bonito MegActive MA305 antenna & Bonito GI300 galvanic isolator. Thanks for watching.

DXing in Florida with the XHDATA D-808 & Bonito MA305: KNLS 6190 kHz, Ma...

Hi there, the signal from Madagascar was pretty strong in Florida and with the superb filtering on the XHDATA D-808, I was able to effectively separate this signal from Mexico City on 6185 kHz.

Recorded in Treasure Island, Florida on 04/05/19 at 03:33 hrs UTC using an XHDATA D-808, Bonito MegActive MA305 antenna & Bonito GI300 galvanic isolator. Thanks for watching.

DXing in Florida with the SDRPlay RSP1A and MA305 antenna: CFRX Toronto ...

Hi there, here's an ok signal from Toronto with a TX power of only 1 kW. Although it fades in and out, I was still rather surprised to catch them with my indoor set-up on Treasure Island. The GI300 galvanic isolator ultimately made this possible, due to the high noise floor.

Recorded on 29/04/18 at 05:32 hrs UTC using an SDRPlay RSP1A, Bonito GI300 galvanic isolator and MegActive MA305 antenna.

Medium wave DX: ZER Radio 1650 kHz Mexico (presumed) copied in Oxford, UK

Hi there, I've only ever copied two signals on 1650 kHxz previously - ZER Radio, Mexico and the CROSS Corsen maritime station in Brest, France. On this basis and the fact that I believe I can hear Spanish and there are no obvious sources from North America, I think my presumption is probably correct. Hopefully one of my radio friends with local knowledge or better hearing lol can confirm.

Recorded in Oxford UK on 08/03/18 at 03:59 hrs UTC using an Elad FDM DUO, Bonito GI300 galvanic isolator and Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna outdoors. Thanks for watching.

MW DX: WFME Family Radio 1560 kHz New York, strong signal copied in Oxfo...

The improved noise floor at home at the upper end of the MW band continued throughout April and as a result, here is a nice signal from WFME New York.

Recorded in Oxford UK on 09/03/18 at 03:00 hrs UTC using an Elad FDM DUO, Bonito GI300 galvanic isolator and Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna outdoors. Thanks for watching.

DXing in Florida with XHDATA D-808 & Bonito MA305: Radio Voz Missionaria...

Hi there, I last copied this station in the UK in January when out on a DXpedition to test the D-808 with a 50 metre longwire. Nice to hear them again on the beach with a compact set-up.


Recorded in Treasure Island, Florida on 04/05/19 at 04:10 hrs UTC using an XHDATA D-808, Bonito MegActive MA305 antenna & Bonito GI300 galvanic isolator. Thanks for watching.

DXing in Florida with XHDATA D-808 & Bonito MA305: Sudan Radio 7205 kHz,...

Hi there, here's a copy of Sudan Radio, just about audible over the ham QRM, on the beach in Florida. I copied this station when I was last in Rio Capim, but that was with a 30 metre longwire. Great to hear them on this ultra-portable DXing set-up.

Recorded in Treasure Island, Florida on 04/05/19 at 04:01 hrs UTC using an XHDATA D-808, Bonito MegActive MA305 antenna & Bonito GI300 galvanic isolator. Thanks for watching.

DXing in Florida with XHDATA D-808 & Bonito MA305: XEPPM Radio Educación...

Hi there, here's a pretty nice signal from Mexico city using this compact set-up. I managed to carry it all to the beach in a carrier bag, already connected up. Just as well as there was a bit of a sand storm blowing for a time.



Recorded in Treasure Island, Florida on 04/05/19 at 03:27 hrs UTC using an XHDATA D-808, Bonito MegActive MA305 antenna & Bonito GI300 galvanic isolator. Thanks for watching.

My DXing set-up in Florida: XHDATA D-808, Bonito GI300 galvanic isolator...

Hi there, here's the other low-down lol, on the compact DXing set-up I've brought to Florida. This time, I'm describing the equipment used on the beach one evening, based around the super XHDATA D-808 portable.

Thanks for watching.

DXing in Florida: Radio Verdad 4055 kHz Chiquimula, Guatemala, copied wi...

Hi there, I'm really annoyed! I copied a super signal from Radio Verdad on the beach in Treasure Island with the XHDATA D-808 and Bonito MegActive MA305 antenna. However, following an update on my iPhone 7, that video and a couple of others have disappeared. Bl**dy Apple lol. At least I have this copy from my apartment with the SDRPlay RSP1A, which is still a very nice result considering the much worse EM noise conditions.

Recorded on 29/04/18 at 05:24 hrs UTC using an SDRPlay RSP1A, Bonito GI300 galvanic isolator and MegActive MA305 antenna. Thanks for watching.

DXing in Florida with XHDATA D-808 on the beach: a scan of the MW X-band

Hi there, here is a scan of the medium wave X-band from the beach in Treasure Island. In this part of the world, even just on the internal ferrite antenna, the band is crowded with signals, near and far. Now all I have to do is remove the sand from all of my equipment lol.

Recorded in Treasure Island, Florida on 30/04/19 at 04:51 hrs UTC. Thanks for watching.

DXing in Florida with XHDATA D-808 on the whip: Radio Sonder Grense 3320...

Hi there, this is another signal I copied in Rio Capim on a longwire and with the MA305 antenna - more strongly than here - but nevertheless, a very nice result on just the whip in Florida.

Recorded in Treasure Island, Florida on 30/04/19 at 04:47 hrs UTC. Thanks for watching.

DXing in Florida with XHDATA D-808 on the whip: XEPPM Radio Educación 61...

Hi there, despite some adjacent channel QRM on 6180 kHz, the signal from Mexico City was pretty strong in Florida with the D-808 on the whip. This was a better result than my reception with the SDRPlay and MA305 antenna at my apartment, but of course the noise at the beach was more than an order of magnitude lower most likely. Key to this reception was the amazing audio filters on the D-808, even the narrowest settings of 1.8 and 1.0 kHz provide decent audio.

Recorded in Treasure Island, Florida on 30/04/19 at 04:41 hrs UTC. Thanks for watching.

DXing in Florida with XHDATA D-808 on the whip: CFRX Toronto 6070 kHz, 1...

Hi there, I think this reception is right up there with the best I've ever copied from CFRX Toronto. I remember copying them well in Rio Capim, but that was with a 30 metre long wire and the Bonito MegActive MA305 antenna. Here on the whip in Florida, the signal is at least equally as clear. Great stuff once again from the D-808.

Recorded in Treasure Island, Florida on 30/04/19 at 04:28 hrs UTC. Thanks for watching.

DXing in Florida with XHDATA D-808 on the whip: WWV time signal 5 MHz, F...

Hi there, I was pleased to copy the WWV time signal from Fort Collins, here in Florida so well with just the telescopic antenna. A super-sensitive radio that has proved itself time and time again.

Recorded in Treasure Island, Florida on 30/04/19. Thanks for watching.

DXing in Florida: Helliniki Radiophonia 9420 kHz, Avlis, Greece, copied ...

Hi there, wonderful music from Greece, booming into Treasure Island Florida via their 170 kW signal. Always playing great music...I was actually surprised that YouTube didn't pull this one.


Recorded in Treasure Island on 25/04/18 using an SDRPlay RSP1A, Bonito GI300 galvanic isolator and MegActive MA305 antenna. Thanks for watching.

DXing from Treasure Island, Florida: WSB News 750 kHz, Atlanta, Georgia,...

Hi there, this signal from Atlanta GA was a welcome find on the crowded MW band over here. Congestion on the band, with competing North American signals on most of the 10 kHz channels made DXing difficult to say the least and I now know first-hand how real long distance catches in North America can be very difficult indeed, without a directional antenna.



Recorded on 26/04/18 at 04:17 hrs UTC using an SDRPlay RSP1A, Bonito GI300 galvanic isolator and MegActive MA305 antenna. Thanks for watching.

DXing from Treasure Island, Florida: WWL 870 kHz New Orleans, copied wit...

Hi there, nice to catch an out-of-state signal with the SDRPlay RSP1A and the Bonito MegActive antenna from my apartment in Treasure Island. I only wish I'd had more time for DXing on this trip. There's a clear ID at the start and end of the recording.

Recorded on 26/04/18 at 03:49 hrs UTC using an SDRPlay RSP1A, Bonito GI300 galvanic isolator and MegActive MA305 antenna. Thanks for watching.

DXing in Florida with XHDATA D-808 on the whip: CHU Canada 3330 kHz, Ot...

Hi there, the 90m broadcast band time signal from CHU Canada, Ottawa was copied loud and clear with the XHDATA D-808 on the beach, just using the whip. A great little radio to take on a trip!

Recorded in Treasure Island, Florida on 30/04/19. Thanks for watching.

DXing in Florida with XHDATA D-808 on the whip: Radio Aparecida 6135 kHz...

Hi there, this is a station I've copied many times from the UK and Brazil. Quite difficult to hear most of the time because of the relatively weak signal and adjacent channel QRM from Radio Santa Cruz Bolivia. Amazing to copy them from the beach with just the telescopic antenna.

Recorded in Treasure Island, Florida on 30/04/19 at 04:34 hrs UTC. Thanks for watching.

DXing in Florida with XHDATA D-808 on the whip: Alcaravan Radio 5910 kHz...

Hi there, I sat on the beach from midnight until 1 am local time a couple of days ago and caught this rather exotic station, last heard in the UK on October 2017 (although copied in November from Rio Capim). Great to hear them again and a very nice catch just on the whip antenna of this totally brilliant little radio.

Recorded in Treasure Island, Florida in 30/04/19 at 04:22 hrs UTC. Thanks for watching.

Dxing from Florida: XEPPM Radio Educación 6185 kHz, Mexico City, copied ...

Hi there, I haven't copied this station since last October, but there was a weak signal present on my RSP1A spectrum, here in Treasure Island, Florida.

Recorded on 26/04/18 at 03:04 hrs UTC using an SDRPlay RSP1A, Bonito GI300 galvanic isolator and MegActive MA305 antenna. Thanks for watching.

Medium wave DX: XERF La Poderosa 1570 kHz, Mexico (presumed) copied in O...

Hi there, this is presumed, although I think I can hear an ID - but I'm not 100% sure about it. If anyone out there can confirm, that would be great. It's been over a year since I last copied this station, so I'll be pleased if this is correct/

Recorded in Oxford UK on 08/03/18 at 03:00 hrs UTC using an Elad FDM DUO, Bonito GI300 galvanic isolator and Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna outdoors. Thanks for watching.