[Elecraft] Rx antenna protection

[Ken Chandler]

DXE ARAV3-1P - DXE RG 5000HD.

I've ordered a DXE ARAVS-1P Receive antenna, and DXE RG 5000HD front end protector from USA,
I'm building a CW skimmer project in a small ...ish back yard with close by transmitting antennas etc, my investment should ! Fit the bill nicely.....I hope.


Ken.. G0ORH

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> On 15 Aug 2017, at 22:21, Phillip Zminda <phil-z at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Paul,
> 
> I have used a BOG, a Pixel Loop and a Wellbrook loop receiving antennas. The BOG was ok but signal levels were very low and it needed a preamp. The BOG needs a lot of tweaking and good grounds at both ends. K1FZ is the expert on BOGs and can provide a wealth of information as well as custom transformers. I used it one winter but didn’t want to leave in the yard when mowing season started. The Pixel loop worked fairly well but I sold it and got a Wellbrook ALA 1530, which I think has a cleaner design. The Wellbrook works quite well at reducing the noise level. The signal levels are lower but with much reduced noise. My loop rotor died and it’s in a fixed position but at about a 6 ft. height it doesn’t seem highly directional. I think the Wellbrook is still cheaper than the Pixel. Andrew Ikin at Wellbrook is very helpful in answering any questions about loop applications 
> 
> My receive antenna is far enough from the transmit antenna that I have never had any issues with the COR activating, even at 500 watts.
> 
> Good luck with your choice.
> 
> Phil 
> N3ZP
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