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A few minutes of AM 1560 Radio Disney iboc

KB... Congrats on doing the Star Trek equivalent of AM radio – and going where few men have gone before [since about 1969], in your purchase of the Meduci tuner. I’m sure Jeff will take very good care of you, as he has been advised to follow this thread.

TWO words of warning:

First, DO NOT overload the RF input of this tuner. In-fact, Jeff warns against the use of long-wire “Beverage-style” antennas [probably because of lightning]. I use an amplified inside antenna [the Dymek DC-9] that can be dialed-down to the minimum amplified RF gain—and my feedback is based-on such. I have not tried my C Crane TCF antenna yet, because its high gain on hard-wired feed CANNOT be regulated, and its best performance is with its inductively-coupled ferrite probe [there is no internal antenna to capture that on the AMX-2000]. For casual “local” listening with some out-of-town spice, the best antenna for the Meduci is the Terk AM Advantage. A tunable and directional antenna is a MUST [especially when IBOC wanders onto the property].

Secondly – THIS IS NOT A DX-ORIENTED AM TUNER... Its very-wide bandwidth explains that... It appears to be designed for “close-in” high audio quality [C-QUAM] AM reception. It CAN be “forced” into a patiently-mitigated “DX” mode IF the appropriate [and exotic] antenna is attached, but be prepared for plenty of that good ‘ole-fashioned 10khz “superhet”. YEAH-BABY :)

I hope you enjoy your new ["old"] AM tuner, KB... ‘Let’s compare notes!
 
hipporadio said:
KB... Congrats on doing the Star Trek equivalent of AM radio – and going where few men have gone before [since about 1969], in your purchase of the Meduci tuner. I’m sure Jeff will take very good care of you, as he has been advised to follow this thread.

TWO words of warning:

First, DO NOT overload the RF input of this tuner. In-fact, Jeff warns against the use of long-wire “Beverage-style” antennas [probably because of lightning]. I use an amplified inside antenna [the Dymek DC-9] that can be dialed-down to the minimum amplified RF gain—and my feedback is based-on such. I have not tried my C Crane TCF antenna yet, because its high gain CANNOT be regulated, and its best performance is with its inductively-coupled ferrite probe [there is no internal antenna to capture that on the AMX-2000]. For casual “local” listening with some out-of-town spice, the best antenna for the Meduci is the Terk AM Advantage. A tunable and directional antenna is a MUST [especially when IBOC wanders onto the property].

Secondly – THIS IS NOT A DX-ORIENED AM TUNER... Its very-wide bandwidth explains that... It appears to be designed for “close-in” high audio quality [C-QUAM] AM reception. It CAN be “forced” into a patiently-mitigated “DX” mode IF the appropriate [and exotic] antenna is attached, but be prepared for penty of the good ‘ole-fashioned 10khz “superhet”. YEAH-BABY :)

I hope you enjoy your new ["old"] AM tuner, KB... ‘Let’s compare notes!
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Yeah thanks, I'm aware of overload symptoms (images, distortion etc.) and usually recognize them right away, my phaser has no RF amp in it and am hoping to be able to use it with the LW's with the Meduci, in fact it can easily cut down on the strength of a station as it changes the phase of the LW's to each other, works just like a tunable loop, but we'll see, those LW's throw quite a bit of signal into my radios. I can actually completely fade locals less than a mile away into the mud with this phaser and LW's during the day with only groundwave, at night it's much harder especially with both groundwave and skywave coming in at different angles. If not I have a loop hanging around although it's a big old fashioned tunable air core loop 4' square, the problem is it's a balanced loop made for the old boatanchors that accepted balanced antennas. After seeing the prices for Dymek DC-9's which seem to be double that of the Meduci, I may make an unbalanced loop for it. I'm sure if my LW's and phaser overload the tuner I can figure out a way to cut down of the RF entering the radio. I'm not buying it for DX, I have many boatanchors for that. But it sounds like it will be an attractive alternate to IBOC (but then so is a crystal radio ;D) as it's range is so high compared to an IBOC receiver. I'm sure I will enjoy it and will post here as soon as I've tried it out and have gotten used to it, too bad WFAN kills WSM as I'd love to hear that station on it, it sounds great (I mean sounded) on my boatanchors in wide selectivity mode.
 
I have been listening to 1160 WDJO for most of today on a Meduci AMX-2000 WIDEBAND C-QUAM-capable AM tuner... WDJO isn’t in AM stereo, but sounds like FM 60-miles from its TX [with a touch of 10khz superhet]... BTW, most Cincy FMs are clogged with stereo noise and adjacent-channel interference at this location. WDJO is an usable option here—for about another four hours anyway—he-he! BRAVO for Meduci!
 
I just switched over to 550 WKRC Cincinnati to get mad at Hannity. THE SAME... PERFECT reception on the Meduci in BETTER than the available quality from Cincy's FM offerings in an over-processed noise-ridden experience out at the border of the 54dbu...Yikes! ...And the AMX-2000 works at the low-end of the dial, also! There is NOTHING wrong with AM radio – other than the CRAPPY receivers AND IBOC we are forced to listen to on the Standard Band that we casually-buy at WalMart for $19.95... Thanks, Sony and SoundDesign... And thanks iNiquity... HISS :'(
 
I just tuned WIFE “SuperOldies 1580”... They played “Who’ll Stop The Rain—CCR ; then playing Janis Joplin’s “Down On Me”; and now “Listen To What The Man Said” by Pual McCarney... ‘Sounds like mono FM on this Meduci... I love it!... Now "Sugar Sugar" is on in full fidelity - I don't care for that :( Still, I love this tuner!
 
WIFE dropped to their night PSSA power [40-watts] about 20-minutes ago... The Meduci is STILL delivering FM quality audio at a location about FOUR miles out – in full quieting with just a hint of 10khz “superhet”... It’s 9:40 and Carole King’s “It’s Too Late” is playing – and it still sounds like an FM station! YEAH BABY!
 
1580 WIFE has descended into CB-level [5-watt] power for the remainder of the evening.., The Meduci tuner defies gravity and CONTINUES to deliver a usable signal on 1580. FOUR MILES OUT on that station’s FIVE-WATT power. 'Lots of 10khz “superhet” and some slight on-channel chatter, BUT STILL a SOLID SIGNAL. WIFE has great audio and the Meduci continues to sound great - despite... And it is still punching thru at 10:40PM on the Meduci.

Jeff.... You have an AWESOME tuner!
 
This is my final “play-by-play” report... It’s 12:20 AM... WIFE has been down at 5-watt-power for several hours... The Meduci tuner continues to deliver near-FM quality on the 1580 WIFE signal at FOUR MILES from their TX. My C Crane receiver is “confused” and full of “co-channel”; and the Grundig FR-200 in the house is in the dust. The WIFE signal continues to punch-thru in FULL FIDELITY on the Meduci tuner with a mere blessing of 10khz "superhet" - and provide a decent listening experience thru a good sound system... Amazing!

This is an awesome tuner, and one that deserves merit in MORE ways than would simply promote its sale. Granted, a man has taken the initiative to design and handcraft it – HE SHOULD BENEFIT from its contribution to save our natural resource known-as “AM Radio”... Congrats Jeff on your effort... You did a GREAT JOB, man! :)
 
I got some great stations I can't wait to try it on here also, especially WARE 1250 which plays great 50's and 60's, not the usual krap you hear on FM "oldies" stations, much broader play list, it is all local except for their unfortunate choice of Fox "news" ;D. It has been the same format since at least the last 20-25 years, maybe more.
 
Demodulation of the WIFE signal on the Meuci tuner has been a joy in AM listening... The negative was ONLY - that station’s necessary pre-emph in modern-day AM radio, then to be received by a rare tuner with full 10kHz bandwidth... I had to turn down the treble... Imagine that on AM radio listening... Audio distortion was at a low I have NOT witnessed since the 1970s on 'ole tube-type tuners... GREAT JOB, WIFE and Bob-On-The-Job... and Meduci, too! SAD, this is occurring just now [in "post AM" 2008], but let’s acknowledge and give credit to those that made it happen anyway, and listen if we like it... Maybe something can come from this common sense and technical achievement - andreclamation of former fine AM technology. I HOPE SO!

There are a FEW remaining AM stations that are investing in the future and fighting to do it RIGHT... YEAH - hats off to them! Maybe, they are dedicated to building a good cause aimed at the corner waiting to be turned... I HOPE SO, and respect them for that! I view AM radio as a natural resource, and I PRAY – It can remain relevant!
 
JohnnyElectron said:
There are some sweet sounding stereo AM stations (with music) from Canada that are worth listening to.
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Yeah I was hoping for that, I wish CHWO was stereo, they play all sorts of stuff you'd never hear here on the radio except for maybe public radio. Yes, long live analog and hopefully stereo AM.
 
We have seen HUNDREDS of fine AM stations disappear because of defective receivers... The Meduci is a breath of FRESH AIR :) The story goes on in this current times, yet the FCC continues to authorize DEFCTIVE and destrutive technology [IBOC] - OH ALL-ALMIGHTY ::) They will NOT enforce their longstanding Part 15 rules in regards to AM interference due to a Dell computer power-up or home intrusion system affront in the household... GEEZE! The regulatory regarding office f*ck has KILLED AM due to regulatoey neglect. FCC ... Due something about it!

I happen to LOVE AM radio, and wish it to be around for the rest of my life... I feel it deserves that... It’s a fine medium - dependable in all weather, and the same in a national emergency. IBOC IS NOT THE ANSWER to it staying around... Good programming and compelling MINIMUM technical standards for RECEIVERS are the answer... Don’t you agree?
 
I am absolutely LOVING the passion I'm seeing in this thread for AM radio. I know AM can sound great. I'm supposedly in that age group that doesn't know AM exists, but honestly I grew up with AM. I caught the last few years of WLS, I grew up with the great Canadian AM rockers of the 80's all of whom were still playing music in the 90's when I left Canada for college in Iowa. I also grew up with Alternative rock on AM believe it or not, with the former KJET in Seattle and Coast 800 (later 1040) in Vancouver. I've owned some fine sounding AM tuners in my short little life and buy radios based on the AM performance, my logic being if the AM performs great, then the rest of it will as well and a lot of love and care went into the design of the radio, and it was made for LISTENERS. It's time for those of us to take our passion and support those who are providing GREAT AM radio, both in broadcasting and manufacture receivers...if necessary, force these radios into the hands of our loved ones..take time to show them what AM can be. I'm slowly converting some of my friends in their 20s to AM, none of them were ever adverse to it, they just weren't exposed to what it was. Posting this review of this fantastic receiver is making me jealous and salivate at the same time, (but in a go0d way). We need to start forcing the manufacturers to give us the performance we want and deserve, and the programmers to give us better programming. Those that are doing it right, LET THEM KNOW...tell them how much you appreciate their programming. Those who manufacture a great receiver..tell them...tell them how impressed you are with the performance, the sound. A little encouragement DOES go a long way. This may be my optimistic youth talking, but honestly if enough of us demand it, it may become more common.
 
mimo said:
I am absolutely LOVING the passion I'm seeing in this thread for AM radio. I know AM can sound great. I'm supposedly in that age group that doesn't know AM exists, but honestly I grew up with AM.
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Bless you, mimo – I can’t say “God” because it’s politically-incorrect with “the squad” :D There was nothing better than the battle between “Super ‘CFL” and “Music Radio WLS”... It was radio’s GREAT AGE... Teens were tuning in—they DON’T today [which is a CURSE for “radio”]. Corporate radio has squandered BILLIONS of bucks on facilities that they barely prosecute... The AM band is dependent on the renewal of a 9-12 talk show host delivered by sat... This is an excuse to CRY about! There are a few stations, and fewer tuners, out there... ‘Let’s bring them home!
 
Well, I'LL say, it - God bless mimo!

And Martin Stabbert. I'm sure there are other examples of engineering executives with integrity and courage, but Martin's the one who stands out for me. I salute him.

WCFL ca. 1967-1969: Ron Britain....one of the greatest talents ever, who appealed to my preference for somewhat offbeat creativity. Barney Pipp. Who cared if they only played eight songs an hour?? The bits in between didn't work every time, but the energy...it was unbelievable.

BTW, I have in my aircheck stash in the car, 1968 airchecks of Britain on WCFL, recorded locally. You should hear the audio quality. Even allowing for skywave chatter, some brief impulse pops and a few deep fades, it's amazing. And this was an ANALOG RCA BTA-50F fed by the Max twins!!

If I get time I'll convert to mp3 and post a link here.
 
You should hear my airchecks of the late GREAT Jackson Armstromg on 13Q Pittsburgh – recorded on a Teac reel-to-reel off a RADIO SHACK STA-65B in the Spring of 1973... I have to turn on the Meduci to recall such audio quality on the SINGLE station I can find that still plays music on the AM band... I'd laugh... But then I’ll cry at the current state of affairs :'(
 
One of my My uncles knew the engineer at the local rock AM station 1000 watt WORC 1310 and brought me there somewhere around 1958 when I was 5. All I remember is going into the little shack of a transmitter building and the guy opening a door and showing us the big power tubes and saying: "How'd you like to put those in your TV?" I was transfixed, and never forgot it. I always kind of wanted to be a radio engineer and actually went to school for telecom. in 1983 but it was too little too late and this was right in the era when supposedly tubes were going out which of course turned out to be false thanks to guitar and bass players and audiophiles, tubes and tube equipment are still my first love. I went into something else I didn't want to fix VCR's or change chips in TV's. I have more tubes and tube radios, amplifiers etc. now that I ever dreamed about. What's this got to do with this thread? That station was approx a mile from my home and on my 1938 RCA 811K which I still have and have had for 38 years, it sounded wonderful on that radio with it's fairly wide front end. The DJ's sounded like they were right in the house especially with earphones on with their extended high frequency response. AM can sound great, I remember most of the great Boston stations sounding great when I was a kid on this radio.
 
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