Some of these voltmeters, my Raycom unit is an example, are actually SSB receivers as well as AM receivers.
What equipment are you planing on using or, are using right now?įor the 2200-meter band, selective voltmeters are, basically, VLF receivers that work VERY well on those frequencies. I did not include a photograph of my Kenwood TS-440SAT because most amateur radio operators are familiar with the unit.
The converter is paired with my Heath SB-301 receiver using the 15.0 MHz "WWV band" and covers both the new bands plus all frequencies from under 1 kHz all the way to 500 kHz. Here are photographs of my receiving equipment for the new bands. The Rycom covers from under 1 kHz all the way to 220 kHz and has a digital frequency readout. Some of these voltmeters, my Rycom unit is an example, are actually SSB receivers as well as AM receivers.
In addition, there are a number of LF / VLF receiving converters that are available, in kit form, for $20.00 or less that can be used with "normal" HF amateur radio equipment.įor the 2200-meter band, selective voltmeters are, basically, VLF receivers that work VERY well on those frequencies. In addition, there are a number of solid-state amateur radio transceivers that have receivers that go below the AM broadcast band. The World War II surplus receivers like the Command Set BC-453 and the BC-348- series both go down to at least 200 kHz and up to at least 500 kHz and both receivers are reasonably sensitive. There are a number of older, tube-type, receivers that work very well especially for the 630-meter band. It will be much easier to start receiving on the new bands than it will be to actually put a signal on the air. One Imager (receiver) can have up to seven emitters and provides easy 3D coverage for.