One reason I decided on trying a Pennant first was that I read about variable results with EWEs and K9AY loops depending on ground conditions.  It seems these antennas depend on a good ground, which is difficult for me.  

K9AY loops seem to work great for some, and not well at all for others.  I’m going to try ground-independent antennas first.    I may try a BOG later if it looks like I can get adequate grounds for one.

73,
Dennis/RZ

On Mon, Jan 13, 2025 at 11:20 AM Charles Korzendorfer <korzendorferc@gmail.com> wrote:
Guys,  
  So I have been struggling with a K9AY loop array for a few years.  I had it installed in my back yard for two winters, but very dissatisfied with the performance.  
  This year I moved it to my front yard in an effort to get it further away from the tower.  Used it last Saturday in the NAQP, & no improvement.  I am convinced it is just to close to my tower to work properly.
  Bottom line for me is if you can hear better on your transmitting antenna, it is not working.
  Back to the drawing board for me on this project.
Chuck. KM5G 

On Mon, Jan 13, 2025 at 9:02 AM <w5znjoel@gmail.com> wrote:

Greetings ADXA Folks,

 

Randy, ZJ, peaked my interest this morning about what RX antennas (with good observations on performance) and what is being used among the ADXA folks. Randy is using a Pennant, Dennis RZ is in the process of putting up a loop or Pennant, EJ and UR have Beverages. Stan GO has a YCCC-9 down in Cayman Brac and Bill FUV had a YCCC-9 at one time.

 

For others who have a low band RX antenna, what are you o you have???? Inquiring minds need to know!

 

73 Joel W5ZN

 

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