Moonraker MD37 Quality?

[Rt169Radio]

I'm looking for a really simple shortwave radio wire antenna that I could either string up outside or in my room and I came across this antenna.

Moonraker MD37 Skywire Shortwave Wire Kit

Complete antenna system, to suit all shortwave and HF radios Key Features/Specifications: Type: Complete shortwave receiving antenna Frequency: 0-40MHz Length: 25m enamelled copper wire Connection: 10 metres RG58 mil spec cable with PL259 plug

moonrakeronline.com

Anyone ever use it? If so how is the receive and build quality? I would be using it on either a Grundig Satellit 800 or a Drake R8A.

 

[devicelab]

Sorry don't have any experience with that kit but it 100% reminds me of the R/S version #278-758. (Granted, it didn't come with coax cable -- it just came with a grey lead-in wire. 75ft of 14ga copper wire, a couple of plastic insulators and a couple of ceramic insulators for the copper element. $14.95 at your local R/S. xD

I must have bought at least 5-6 of those over the '90s...

Archer No. 278-758 By RadioShack Shortwave Radio Antenna Kit. NOS | eBay

The unit is unused but the packaging.

www.ebay.com

 

[devicelab]

Also FWIW, RG58 is OK but RG8X is better (and cost the same) for HF frequencies. RG213 is ideal if you can swing it.

If you're in a quiet location (out in the country, away from RF) then it won't matter as much.