KB2GOM
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If so, how did it work out? Which model? Would you recommend it?
There are lots of 'em out there for RECEIVING, but TRANSMITTING is a horse of a different color. This site covers the transmitting aspects of HF loops pretty well...If so, how did it work out? Which model? Would you recommend it?
Alpha loop marketed with the Icom IC-705. Returned it.
Bandwidth too narrow, made waterfall display about useless. SWR too high. Tuning capacitor too touchy.
I made the mistake of buying a loop antenna from MFJ several years ago. It was their most expensive model with "remote tuning".* I soon discovered that the remote tuner was defective and returned it under an RMA as defective. The control box for the remote tuner would not pass the voltage to the system, so of course it wouldn't work.
Not only did I have to pay for shipping it back, they also had the unmitigated GALL to charge me a "Restocking Fee!"
With that one bit of piracy, they have forever lost any business from me. It makes me wonder if they deliberately sell, and resell that one unit, as at 10% restocking fee, theystolemade $50 from me!
* MFJ-1788 Super HI Q 36" HF (15-40m) Loop Antenna w/ Remote Control + Cables + AC US $499.95