[R-390] Test of Nice AM Loop Antenna(off topic)

[blw]

> GE list.  I tried the antenna and theses are the results:
> 
> 1.  Computers, TV's, and light dimmers cause serious noise on the receiver.
> I know thats not a new comment but, I thought I should mention it.
> 2.  I took a r-392 outside(its easier to carry that a 390A) about 50yards
> from the house.  The antenna was connected to the BNC connector.  The
> antenna tuned broadcast band from 535khz to 1700khz as started in the
> spec.s.
> 3.  The antenna was not able to null completely local stations but I did
> reduce signal strength.
> 4.  Radio stations in San Antonio(90 miles away) I was able to null to the
> point where they were not a problem.
> 
> Your mileage may vary but, I'm happy for $20
> Dave Faria


I went and bought one today too. Very nice plastic shell. I have only tested
it a bit in daylight, but it sure seems to be picking up some AM stations on
the SP-600 that only come in at night. I was impressed with that, especially
a weak TIR station out of Orlando, Fl. for traverlers on 1680 (TIS). I later
hooked it up to the RBL-5 and was more impressed. It seems to be picking up
the carrier hets of longwave stations out of Europe which I never got with
an Octaloop or dipoles during the day. I'm going to give it a workout later
tonight. Some beacons did not come in as expected, but I'm using it way
under the 535 kc design. It does seem to null a little bit; maybe it will
show more nulling tonight.

I'm thinking of buying the last one they have for use on some radios around
the house and to open up and see what is inside. I'm will probably try to
amplify one some day.


Barry