ron smith aerials...

This is kind of an expensive solution, but it works for me.

I bought a Linn Kremlin (digital tuner) so I could channel surf. It also has a digital gain indicator so I can tell when I'm getting the best signal with the rotor.

Then I switch over to my Nat-01 to listen.

Yes, there is a difference. Yes, it is significant.

I imagine there are other less expensive tuners out there (maybe the Kudos?) that does the same thing.

Arthur Bye

I guess a poor-man's version of Arthur's solution would be to have a Quad FM4 alongside your NAT-01. The FM4 has 7 presets, but the coolest feature is the signal strength indicator - two fine dot-matrix bar-graphs side-by side, arrayed vertically. Shows signal strength, and an imbalance between them indicates 'off-centre' tuning.

And then, of course, switch over. I guess there's test equipment that does the same thing too - Selective f LMS?

Rico - all your base are belong to us.

arthur, rico, many thanks. i will give ron smith a call. i will also let you know what, if anything, i decide to do, since, as arthur says, this could be expensive.

enjoy

ken

I had a rotating Galaxy when I lived in a different area with more tolerant neighbours (actually, they were too pre-occupied with selling drugs and thieving to take any notice).
The huge rotating monstrosity was a nightmare in any sort of wind, and I would advise against if you were only planning a simple chimney or wall mounting. I think a rotor for anything bigger than a small aerial will need guy-lines. I'm sure R.Smith would advise.
I found it useful for tuning in on weak stations, but not so good for improving the sound from stronger ones.
Then it blew down.

You didn't use to be Hank Wangford did you?

cheers

Nigel

edit: No, that was Sam Hutt and was older than you. So what band did you play in?