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Sideband · 11th Nov 2017, 9:13 pm

Yes just tuned in on my infallible VHF80 and I have reasonable reception here in Croydon just using it's ferrite rod. The RF amplifier (AM only) in the VHF80 makes a huge difference to reception. I can't receive it on a battery valve portable but I can receive it on an HMV set but with considerable noise (no RF amp in that). I'm going to see what it's like on the Philips 170A that also has an RF amplifier. Pity that they are only using 1kW but just hearing Caroline on MW is like going back to the 60's. It will make a change from Gold!

11th Nov 2017, 9:13 pm	#114
Sideband Dekatron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Croydon, Surrey, UK. Posts: 7,567	Re: Radio Caroline to return on Medium Wave. Yes just tuned in on my infallible VHF80 and I have reasonable reception here in Croydon just using it's ferrite rod. The RF amplifier (AM only) in the VHF80 makes a huge difference to reception. I can't receive it on a battery valve portable but I can receive it on an HMV set but with considerable noise (no RF amp in that). I'm going to see what it's like on the Philips 170A that also has an RF amplifier. Pity that they are only using 1kW but just hearing Caroline on MW is like going back to the 60's. It will make a change from Gold! __________________ There are lots of brilliant keyboard players and then there is Rick Wakeman.....