Using Schottky diodes in AM detectors

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Originally Posted by EricColen

I want to know something from your discussion. Why Schottky diode is preferred for the AM detector?

Mainly for the low diode drop. Regular silicon diodes have around 0.6V, the diodes I used have lower drops like 0.2V, which should make for better detection of weak signals.

Felix Catman is better versed in this area, I'm more of a hardware hacker, trying various candidate diodes until I get one that works well. (touch it across the spot where the diode would be soldered, but not solder it yet). Better knowledge would save time.