A Proper Single-Transistor LNA for HF

Note: This HF LNA design is inspired by PY2OHH designs and mcHF work. Previous article: Single Transistor LNA for HF - it cut a corner when it came to output impedance matching ;) Design The idea that a single-transistor preamp with 10 dB gain is more than enough for HF comes from Gajendra Kumar (VU2BGS). As a new "designer," I am often overwhelmed by the available design paths, so guidance from an elmer is crucial. ...

October 28, 2025 · 2 min · 236 words · Dhiru Kholia

Black Box output characterization of CD2003 DCR receiver

Circuit: DDX-Commercial-7 Antenna: Small jumper cable attached Initial Results 10m: 36 dB on WSJT-X audio meter, on quiet and also with nearby beacon on !!! 12m: 36 dB on audio meter, on quiet and also with nearby beacon on !!! 15m: 46 dB on audio meter on quiet, 65 dB with nearby beacon on - OK 20m: 44 dB on quiet, 65 dB with beacon on - OK 40m: 40 dB on quiet, 60 dB with beacon on - OK ...

September 21, 2025 · 2 min · 219 words · Dhiru Kholia