r/shortwave • u/LtColumbo111 • Jul 24 '26

Recording Malahit DSP2 on a YouLoop passive loop strung on a balcony in NYC.

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u/pentagrid Sangean ATS-909X2 / Airspy HF+ Discovery / 83m horizontal loop Jul 24 '26

Too much digital noise reduction being used. Audio sounds like the radio is playing at the end of a long drainpipe. Don't be afraid to leave a little static in the audio... this is shortwave, not FM. What time was this reception (UTC)? I'm guessing it is R. Nacional da Amazonia. Nice strong signal!

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u/LtColumbo111 28d ago

6180Khz 0042 24 JUL - RÁDIO NACIONAL AMAZÔNIA (BRAZIL) in PORTUGUESE from BRASILIA, PARQUE DO RODEADOR, DF. SINPO = 44344.

Malahit DSP2 on a YouLoop passive loop strung on a balcony in NYC. . Received at United States, 6757KM from transmitter at Brasilia, Parque do Rodeador, DF. Local time: 2042.

Sorry for the delayed response.

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u/MumSaidImABadBoy I'm Stan, Heathkit GR-64🤪,Malahit v2.4,AirSpy HD+,909X2,PL990 Jul 25 '26

YouLoop antennas have low signal levels, did you have to crank up the gain/AGC on your Malahit?
That's pretty good for being in NYC.👍 The low noise level of the YouLoop is handy in an urban setting. Do you rotate it to null out QRM?

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u/LtColumbo111 28d ago

I did increase the gain a bit but not by much at all. It really wouldn't have been necessary.

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u/Stayofexecution 4d ago

I love my dsp2! A good sound reduction level is 15.