Here is an example of how to use a selective voltmeter (Wandel & Goltermann SPM-15) as a VLF receiver.
The antenna was a simple random wire (16 meters in inverted "L" configuration).
This reception was made in the afternoon al 14:20 UTC.
In the night it is very easy to listen to 630 meters band.
It has an in built signal generator that can be used to drive a simple power amplifier for 472-479 KHz.
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