Today my webserver on fmdx servers went public. I intend to have it running for quite a while but probably not 24/7. A Headless TEF is connected to my Körner 15.11 antenna – HASL: 19.3 m HASL + ASL= 37.3 m.Webserver name: BEL_FMDX.
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Today my webserver on fmdx servers went public. I intend to have it running for quite a while but probably not 24/7. A Headless TEF is connected to my Körner 15.11 antenna – HASL: 19.3 m HASL + ASL= 37.3 m.Webserver name: BEL_FMDX.
Apparenty the road to Deepelect DP-666 happiness is paved with adversities.FMDXer Guido Schotmans encountered another, although rare, issue with his new Deepelec DP-666 and we’re happy to share how hesolved this matter. The Story of the Rotary (Encoder) ClubNearly two months ago, I received my Deepelec DP-666 receiver from AliExpress – a wonderful piece of…
FMDXers all over the world have discovered the TEF6686 sets portable (1 and 2) and headless.These units are great for FMDXing and many users connect their TEF to the internet.Have a look these servers. Well-known and very experienced DXer Guido Schotmans from Antwerp (MW, SW …) a few years ago also became fascinated with FMDX,…
Already owning two TEF6686 radios (1 – 2) I was fascinated by the concept of a ‘headless’ TEF: just a board and connectors. It can be neatly tucked away and hooked up to a webserver or to XDR-GTK software. I was able to order one from Mihail Popa (ROU) with a case, an audiohat (if…
Another TEF6686 has arrived. Not a Deepelec DP-666 this time but a metal cased one.The Deepelec allows the user to tap in the frequency, but this one doesn’t. No small memory buttons either.The Deepelec has a plastic casing. The new TEF6686 came with an RDS sticker, a data cable and an antenna. No pouch. Having…
Sjef Verhoeven is well-known a.o. in the FMDX community for his work with the famous TEF6686 chip.I’ve been paying attention to his Facebook TEF profile, his website and articles about the TEF on fmdx.org.Some intriguing videos about the TEF6686 radio handling weak signals next to a strong transmitter in eye sight attracted my attention. Why…
With great Indian summer weather and some time to spend on the hobby today some modifications were made. My Körner 15.11 performs excellently, especially after the maintenance I did last June. A few weeks ago I had a look at some old mails from Peter Körner in which he pointed out the 15.11 coax balun…