[600MRG] By the way --- your receiving equipment

[Kenneth G. Gordon]

Roger Kuchera K1TG, who lives in CT., asked about what you fellows were 
using for receiving equipment on 600 meters. I suspect his e-mail got lost in 
the shuffle.

I know some of you are using various pieces of equipment, some of which 
may not be common: like noise meters, etc.

Please fill him in.

Roger is a good friend of mine who has been interested in 600 meter work 
for a long time. We "talk" with one another regularly.

I have several receivers here I use for 600 meters, none of which are 
particularly fancy.

I have a Collins R-389, a National RBL, several RAKs, an RAL, and I use a 
BC-453 with Argo and Spectran regularly. I also have several Stoddart 
"Noise Meters" which cover that range, and an HP-3586 "Selective Level 
Meter".

My HUGE problem here with receiving is my absolutely horrendous noise 
level, which on 80 meters sits at 20dB over S-9. Although I have identified 
several sources, so far, I have been unable to do anything about any of 
them.

My transmitting is limited by my antenna system, which is "marginal" even for 
the ham bands. But "you can't work them if you can't hear them" is the 
limiting factor here.

So, if you folks would list your receiving equipment and systems for Roger, 
both of us would appreciate it.

Ken W7EKB