2016-06-23, 22:19
Greetings from just down the road, near Shap.
I was full of enthusiasm for this about nine months ago but became rather disillusioned, having just missed the Red era followed by the long delay on Blue. I registered my interest in Blue but never heard another thing. By chance I came back here today after a few months away to find that Blue is now out there but no-one told me!
Anyway, in the early enthusiastic days, I researched VLF transmitters around here and did some tests. Perhaps not surprisingly, Skelton, at about 12 miles away was very strong on my home brew loop. Anthorn, around 40 miles away was much weaker. You can see the discussion on this here. The view then was that a station in Cumbria would be useful and I suspect that will still be the case. Other things are taking up my hobby time now, so if you decide to fill that gap I shall be quite content.
Regards,
John.
I was full of enthusiasm for this about nine months ago but became rather disillusioned, having just missed the Red era followed by the long delay on Blue. I registered my interest in Blue but never heard another thing. By chance I came back here today after a few months away to find that Blue is now out there but no-one told me!
Anyway, in the early enthusiastic days, I researched VLF transmitters around here and did some tests. Perhaps not surprisingly, Skelton, at about 12 miles away was very strong on my home brew loop. Anthorn, around 40 miles away was much weaker. You can see the discussion on this here. The view then was that a station in Cumbria would be useful and I suspect that will still be the case. Other things are taking up my hobby time now, so if you decide to fill that gap I shall be quite content.
Regards,
John.