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

[D.J.J. Ring, Jr. via CW]

Or an Elephant Cage.

Too big for condo.

DR
On Mar 13, 2015 6:45 PM, "Brian Carling" <bcarling at cfl.rr.com> wrote:

> 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 <cw at mailman.qth.net>
>  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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