{"id":7736,"date":"2013-11-09T09:00:07","date_gmt":"2013-11-09T13:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/?p=7736"},"modified":"2013-11-08T10:55:13","modified_gmt":"2013-11-08T14:55:13","slug":"listener-post-john-mosman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/2013\/11\/listener-post-john-mosman\/","title":{"rendered":"Listener Post: John Mosman"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AnalogJohn Mosman\u2019s radio story is the latest in a new series called\u00a0Listener Posts<\/a>, where I will place all of your personal radio histories. If you would like to add your story to the mix, simply\u00a0send your story by email<\/a>!<\/p>\n

In the meantime, many thanks to John for sharing his personal radio history:<\/p>\n

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John Mosman<\/h2>\n

My first QSL was from Radio Havana Cuba in 1962. I never was and not now a technical person around radios. The mysterious signals that came from all over the world just drew me in, all the different languages, music and the cold war rhetoric was simply fascinating.<\/p>\n

\"National<\/a>

National NC-60 (Source: DXing.com)<\/p><\/div>\n

My first receiver was a National NC-60 which with a simple wire antenna out to a tree worked very well. In those days the international broadcast bands were crowded and full of exotic stations.<\/p>\n

Popular Electronics gave me a SWL call signs and mine is WPE9GIZ. I do not have the certificate anymore but the call sign is burnt into my memory.<\/p>\n

As the years went on I upgraded receivers, first a Drake SW-4A then a Yaesu FRG-7 (Frog 7). To the Frog was added a digital frequency readout. I remember the controversy over Radio America and if the transmitter was actually located on Swan Island. The QSL card sure indicates it was.<\/p>\n

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The Yaesu FRG-7 “Frog 7”<\/p><\/div>\n

Over the years I owned a Kenwood R-2000 and an ICOM 71A. For several years now I have a ICOM R75 which does not get much use. As is the case for many, the house is full electronic noise from computers and cable boxes. Not being technical enough I am not sure how to stop it or erect an antenna in our small yard that would reduce the interference.<\/p>\n

I wince each time I learn of another SW broadcaster leaving the air and many third world country stations going to FM. However I still have all the QSL cards, all the great memories and you know, the National NC-60, now refurbished, is still in the “shack”.<\/p>\n

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Many thanks, John, for sharing your story!<\/em> It makes me happy to know your National NC-60 has been refurbished. \u00a0We need to keep our antique radios in good working order. Those vacuum tubes will keep your radio room warm on cold nights!<\/p>\n

Regarding the electronic noise your R75 hears in the house, you might consider investing in a mag loop antenna like those in the Wellbrook product line<\/a>. It’s pricey, but certainly works to eliminate QRM.<\/p>\n

Click here to read our growing collection of Listener Posts.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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