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G8BBZ · 4th Feb 2015, 3:18 pm

Hi John,
The receiver is called R800. Unless you have a special, the frequency coverage only extends to 200kHz. These receivers were specifically designed for use in submarines and include some very complex DSP based data modems. My attempts to discover any kind of documentation have so far been unsuccessful - I think there may be a chance that they are still in service with the Royal Navy which effectively puts the lid on any info leaking out.
Do you have the receiver? Where did it come from? Have you got it going? Mine receives signals but seems insensitive.
Good luck
Peter G8BBZ

4th Feb 2015, 3:18 pm	#2
G8BBZ Pentode Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 200	Re: Rediffusion VLF receiver Hi John, The receiver is called R800. Unless you have a special, the frequency coverage only extends to 200kHz. These receivers were specifically designed for use in submarines and include some very complex DSP based data modems. My attempts to discover any kind of documentation have so far been unsuccessful - I think there may be a chance that they are still in service with the Royal Navy which effectively puts the lid on any info leaking out. Do you have the receiver? Where did it come from? Have you got it going? Mine receives signals but seems insensitive. Good luck Peter G8BBZ __________________ Peter G8BBZ