Thames & Kosmos Radio Ace = Kosmos Radiomann + 12BH7

Welcome to my video!
An unscientific test of a 12BH7 valve in an unmodified Thames and Kosmos Radio Ace radio receiver.
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I am focusing on getting results on the shortwave bands, using the supplied shortwave coil.
The 12BH7 tube outperformed either the 12AT7 and 12AU7 tubes, but at a higher heater current 300mA @ 12v , which would rule out using AA batteries.
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In an effort to improve results, I also try an indoor amplified magnetic loop antenna, specifically the K-180WLA, an MLA-30+ should work also.
This is located inside a residential house in Halswell, Christchurch, no fancy equipment or difficult installations necessary!!!
In fact the magnetic loop is hung in a built in closet/wardrobe inside a the house!
To be self supporting, the original wire was replaced with 12mm Aluminum flat bar sourced from the local hardware store..
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I found, off camera that the later test at 2020hrs at night, that the K-180WLA still outperformed my basic and rather short - long-wire antenna.
And that the amplified K-180WLA should not radiate interference to other listeners, an added benefit.
This was recorded in October 2023, during daylight savings in new Zealand.
Thanks kindly for your valued time to watch!

[@migalito1955]

Sweet regenerative receiver....

[@dayleedwards3521]

Hi Lance. Reception really bad in NZ right now because of the sun and solar activity. Not that we would notice any solar activity with the low cloud and fog here pretty much all day. Those carbon pots hate any DC flowing through them and will crackle when turned. There were a few man made noises on 40 meters ? later in the video I think I heard..