[Lowfer] thoughts on PA0RDT "mini whip"

[N8OOU]

Doug,

A few observations on the mini whip.  I built one from my junk box parts 
based on the original design. I had to add a notch filter to block my 
local 500W AM BCB station. Inserted in the whip between the FET and 
Buffer amp. I also must use a 500 Khz low pass filter at the receiver 
for LF. I have it mounted about 15 Ft above ground, away from the house, 
and grounded according to common information found on the web.

It works (all the way up to 10m), better than a long random wire, but 
not as good as the Low Noise Vertical I just finished.

73   de   N8OOU - Mike Meek

On 12/21/2016 03:07 PM, Douglas Williams wrote:
> Have any of you used one of these on VLF/LF? What are your experiences?
> They seem to be everywhere on eBay, from kits to fully assembled, and
> averaging $12 - $40.
>
> D. KB4OER
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