[CW] OT - Please Excuse - Mag Loops for CW (and other modes)

[Brian Carling via CW]

Yes that's a reasonable assessment.

If someone really wants a directional receive antenna they will be far better served with a ring of 6 verticals

Best regards - Brian Carling
AF4K Crystals Co.
117 Sterling Pine St.
Sanford, FL 32773

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> On Mar 13, 2015, at 1:29 PM, Danny Douglas via CW <cw at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> 
> We had loops on some embassies, back in the 70s, and 80s, but I have no idea who built them, although believe they were American made.  I would personally avoid them, if at all possible, but --- anything is better than nothing.  
> 
>> D.J.J. Ring, Jr. via CW	Friday, March 13, 2015 2:16 PM
>> Hello - Off Topic but indulge me.
>> 
>> I have never seen loops as well made.  I know a few on this group who have written me about "what do I do when I want to get on the air and I sold my home and I'm living in senior housing, etc." - this might be an answer.  
>> 
>> I received a mail today about manufactured mag loops.  Europe is doing nicely making these antenna complete with auto tuners.  Nice looking.
>> 
>> http://inac-radio.com/en/Antenas-AX/AX330
>> There are other versions, so snoop around the web site.
>> http://inac-radio.com/en/
>> 
>> Quite expensive, but if you have no space, it's a miracle doing what it does.
>> 
>> Just look at the Q this antenna has as the man finger-dials the remote control tuning.  Impressive.
>> 
>> Here is another one
>> http://media.wix.com/ugd/1aa222_6019d1b38a894817ba13ade7f79e2c77.pdf
>> 
>> Fascinating!
>> 
>> Before we get into a Dummy Load word-war, these antennas are a trade off, but they beat a light bulb on a stick or a dummy load by quite a bit.
>> 
>> If your exiled to senior citizen condo with no antenna rules, it's perfect for balcony use.
>> 
>> Are there any USA/Canadian firms making units as good as these? 
>> 
>> 73
>> David N1EA
>> 
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