I recently reported about the exceptional performance I have experienced with the AS-SAL-30 loop. I recently deployed an AL-SAL-12 loop and have had a week to do some comparisons between them on MW.
First of all, comparatively speaking the AS-SAL-30 takes a lot of real estate. Erecting the mast takes a minimum of 3 people, and took me 2 weeks to get the manpower assembled for deploying last mast section. The AS-SAL-12 can be deployed by one person in a small backyard lot. After a week of A/B comparison from my QTH outside of Memphis, TN,and as can be expected I can report that the SAL-30 is by and far the better MW performer. The SAL in general totally outperforms all loops or phased verticals that I have at my disposal at all frequencies below 15 mhz. I am a LF/MF/HF DXer, and deployed the SAL-12 for better 8 mHz+ directional performance and for that purpose it is fantastic. For 15 mHz+ I have found that the DX Engineering Phased Vertical Array has better performance so am contemplating converting the SAL-12 to a SAL-20, which is reported to have a good directional pattern to 15 mHz. My recommendation for a MW DXer is to only deploy a SAL-12 if you do not have the real estate for a SAL-20. If you are a LF/MF/HF DXer, the SAL-20 is the best option. If you are a LF/MF DXer and have the room, you simply cannot go wrong with the SAL-30. It is the best antenna I have used for LF to 8 mHz. BUT, the SAL-12 will out perform any small antenna, antenna/phaser combo or K9AY that I have experienced. 73, Brandon Jordan, Fayette County, TN http://www.swldx.us WinRadio G33DDC, WinRadio G313-e, RFSpace SDR-IQ, Icom R75, Eton E1 DX Engineering NCC-1 Phased Dual Active Verticals Array Solutions AS-SAL-12 Shared Apex Loop Array Solutions AS-SAL-30 Shared Apex Loop. _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [email protected]
