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Air band monitoring JBSA-Randolph
Is the MFJ-1020C a good antenna for the Grundig g4000a? If it is how would I connect it to my radio?
Donald Harkins
Donald Harkins
MFJ-1020C question
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ka3jjz
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With a proviso - you will want to keep the gain way down to avoid overloading the radio. You would need to make a cable with a 3.5mm plug for the Grundig, and likely a PL-259 on the other side of the cable.
It's an awfully expensive solution, though. A small amplified loop such as the Kaito and a few others would be a much more effective solution. Not nearly that expensive, either. Our loop antennas wiki has a link for the Kaito - go to the top blue toolbar, click on 'wiki', go to 'Forum Specific Topics' then 'antennas' - you will find a link that says 'loops'. There's also a link to a review of the Degen vs. the venerable Sony ANLP1 a bit further down the page
Loops have an advantage in that they are less sensitive to local noise sources than a wire or vertical. It's something to consider if you are restricted to indoor antennas. Of course,if you like to build something, I highly recommend the Carpet Loop. Very simple construction and a great place to start for a newcomer - and you'll learn a little about loops in the process (a definite win-win situation if ever I saw one....).
73s Mike
It's an awfully expensive solution, though. A small amplified loop such as the Kaito and a few others would be a much more effective solution. Not nearly that expensive, either. Our loop antennas wiki has a link for the Kaito - go to the top blue toolbar, click on 'wiki', go to 'Forum Specific Topics' then 'antennas' - you will find a link that says 'loops'. There's also a link to a review of the Degen vs. the venerable Sony ANLP1 a bit further down the page
Loops have an advantage in that they are less sensitive to local noise sources than a wire or vertical. It's something to consider if you are restricted to indoor antennas. Of course,if you like to build something, I highly recommend the Carpet Loop. Very simple construction and a great place to start for a newcomer - and you'll learn a little about loops in the process (a definite win-win situation if ever I saw one....).
73s Mike
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jbsarandolphmonitor
Air band monitoring JBSA-Randolph
Thanks I will look around to see what I can find.
Donald Harkins
Donald Harkins
I was wondering about this unit, it says it handles all amature bands. I'm wondering if this includes VHF ? (I'd like to monitor railroad frequencies and need a little help with my antenna).
ka3jjz
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This forum is for HF and below, but to answer your question - here's the link from the MFJ website
MFJ Enterprises Inc.
Mike
MFJ Enterprises Inc.
Mike
Yep, just went to that website looked at the owners manual and determined that… Next time it's read the manual first then ask the question!
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