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BREAKING NEWS: E-skip in FEBRUARY! 1st time ever!
 
What is this? HELP:
If you recognize this video received on Channel 2 pointed SW towards Cuba, Mexico or Venezuala on 7/27/09 @ 6PM, please E-mail me to mail@stevemcvie.com.
 
Last Analog TV E-skip?
Seen 5/19/09 @ 17:30 @ 950 miles
WSB Channel 2 Atlanta. From My Facebook page.


TV E-skip pictures!
(Last year for analog-these IDs will be extinct next Feb.)

WBAY-Green Bay-----------6-NTV Newfoundland----

8. 5/29/08: Various E-skip to Florida and more. Click to hear!

9. 5/24/08:    Trop: WMTW-DT and WCSH-DT Portland, ME @10AM                    
E-skip Channel 2 and 4 from Miami and Orlando. @12Noon
                            FM: WWKA-92.3, WMGE-94.9, WHDR-93.1, WPOW-96.5 Miami @12:30
Equipment:
(Antennas: CM 4228 @ 30 feet--Channel 2&3 Yagi in tree--FM: APS 13 @ 30 feet)
(Tuners: FM Yamaha T-85; TV Insignia DTV Converter and Zenith 27" Vintage Analog)

For sale: I have a Channel 11-13 TV antenna collecting dust in my basement. It is in brand new and never been used condition. This antenna is high gain, and is perfect for those looking to lock in distant "over the air" DTV stations on VHF High Channels 11-13. E-mail me to mail@stevemcvie.com. I'm only asking $20 plus $20 for shipping (inside 48 states) using Fed Ex Ground. 

 

10.7MHz Ceramic Filters for FM Radios -- Click here to purchase


Looking for FM Tuner modification? 

FM tuner modifications! I can make your FM tuner more sensitive and selective. How? Specifically for the Yamaha T-85:
1. Install 3-pin sockets replacing the FM 10.7MHz ceramic filters.
2. Insert SNR or Murata 110khz filters in the sockets.
3. Adjust IF offset to center frequency.
4. Defeat Stereo threshold detect.


---->Here's a quick list of satisfied customers who have purchased Steve's modified tuners, or have sent their tuner to Steve for modifications!:
Michael Temme-Soifer-New Jersey (Yamaha T-80)
Shawn De Cesari-Rhode Island (Yamaha TX-530 & Stereo Probe 9)
Anthony Wicker-New Jersey (Technics ST-S505)
Keith McGinnins-Massachusetts (Signature Tuner)
Russ Edmunds-Pennsylvania (Yamaha T-80)
Tim Cronin-Illinois (Realistic STA-80)
Paul LeFreneire-Minnesota (Technics ST-G5)
Paul LeFreneire-Minnesota (MCS-3050 AM Stereo)
Charlie Tumosa-California (Sherwood S-6010)
John Holcomb, Jr.-Pennsylvania (Yamaha T-85)
Chris Rigos-Illinois (Honda AM/FM cassette)
Dave Williams-Oregon (Technics SA-450)
Joe Kelly-Louisiana (GEO Modified AM/FM Cassette)
Rob Kloppel-Tampa Bay (Yamaha TX-950 tuner)
Giampiero Bernardini-Milan ITALY!! (Yamaha T-85 Tuner)
Robert Steadman-Milwaukee, WI (Yamaha T-85)
Jorge Thompson-Miami Lakes, FL (Yamaha TX-1000U & Yamaha T-85)
Jacob Norlund-Hermantown, MN (Yamaha T-80)
Bob Bowes-Cleveland, OH (Yamaha T-85)
Samuel Smith, New Jersey (Yamaha T-85)
John Callarman, Texas (Yamaha T-550)
Michael Sloan, Ontario, Canada (Yamaha T-80)



Tuner Recommendations: The Yamaha T-85.

Make your Yamaha T-85 into a killer DXer: (Tuner shown not for sale!)
There are several ways to improve the DX performance of your Yamaha T-85.  As you know, The T-85 has sold for up to $300 on Ebay.  Why spend the money if you're not going to get the most out of what the T-85 has to offer?.  Here is a list of modifications that numerous FM DXers have taken advantage of to boost the DX performance of their T-85:
1. Install 3-pin sockets replacing the five FM 10.7MHz ceramic filters.
2. Insert SNR or Murata 110khz filters in the sockets.
3. Adjust IF offset to center frequency.
4. Defeat Stereo threshold detect.
Let Steve modify your T-85. E-mail me with your inquiries. 
$200 plus shipping
New: A link to reviews of the Yamaha T-85:      
IBOC buster: With tuning to .01 increments, you can actually tune in precisely to the sidebands of an IBOC signal and here remnants of that distant station. Now more than ever you need a super selective T-85!
On a budget? Can't afford a Yamaha T-85?
May I suggest the following options:

Yamaha T-80 

DX friendly advantages:
1.  Fine Tuning steps in .01MHz steps
2. Excellent rejection of local overload
3. Better signal quality meter than T-85.
4. Better AM reception than T-85
5. Record calibration setting
6. Sells for hundreds less on
Ebay
Drawbacks:
1.  Auto Stereo/Mono button auto-scans in "Auto" mode
2. CSL muting
3.  Only 4 ceramic filters (5 in T-85)
Now, a list of some other links of sites that share our great DXing hobby:
Worldwide TV/DX Association
http://www.wtfda.info
Mike Bugaj    
W9WI.com  w9wi  
FM Tuner Information Center  
100,000 watts.com
100,000 watts  
Bill Hepburn's Tropo maps
Radio-info.com/DX
Gerard Westerberg http://www.dxfm.com/ 
Dr. Bruce Elving
Add your link to this list: E-mail Steve.
<p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br> My other hobby is DXing FM. I've heard Florida via Tropo and Mexico via E-skip. Check out the sections devoted to my hobby. I'm a proud member of the WTFDA, The Worldwide TV FM DX Association. If you are also involved in DXing TV or FM, you should sign up to the E-mail list on http://topica.com then sign up and choose &quot;WTFDA&quot;. We alert each other when there is skip, and chat about anything related to TV and FM DXing.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Then of course I need a section for my pictures. The lovely woman I'm sitted with is my fiancee' Liz, who puts up daily with my hobbies. &quot;I'll be in the radio room honey...&quot;</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Thanks for checking out my website. Click &quot;Contact me&quot; if you'd like to give some feedback or if you'd like to trade tapes!</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Steve</font></p> <p>Hot Hits, FM DX, Airchecks, steve mcvie, FM Tuners, WTFDA</p> </body>