Paul, Reading the blogs from Steve now. Glad to hear from someone else who switched from a Flag to this loop—that’s my situation here. My primary interest is in logging new domestic stations from the Western states. While this antenna won’t be as directional as the flag, I think I’ll be happier with signal levels.
I’ve been using a pre-amp with the flag, and even with that, signal levels can be very low. Especially if I’m using the Flag as an input to the Quantum Phaser, and nulling a pest. You end up with a nice, deep null, but the remaining signal is so low that it can be nearly impossible to pull out an ID. Wellbrook Communications reports that they’re busy filling in orders, so my new antenna amp won’t ship until the middle of the month—but I can be patient. Happy to hear that business is good for Andy—he makes great stuff. Les Rayburn, director High Noon Media Services 130 1st Avenue West Alabaster, AL 35007-8536 205-621-7500 205-621-7505 FAX 205-253-4867 CELL highnoonfilm.com [This message and any attached documents contain information from the sender that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message. Thank you.] > On Feb 2, 2016, at 5:20 PM, Paul B. Walker, Jr. > <[email protected]> wrote: > > Les, on Collin Newells recommendation I will be buying a Wellbrook loops > the ala100ln I think even.... You'll like it I think > > Paul > > On Tuesday, February 2, 2016, Les Rayburn <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Just ordered the North American version of the Wellbrook Large Aperture >> Loop Antenna ALA-100LN. I’d like to hear from other users on the list who >> have used this antenna for MW DXing. >> >> I’m going to replace the termination and feed point portions of a “Flag” >> antenna that I have mounted on wooden poles at the edge of my property. It >> favors the West, but even with a pre-amp the signal levels are low. Hoping >> for stronger signals from the ALA100LN. >> >> >> >> >> 73, >> >> Les Rayburn, N1LF >> Marlene, AL >> EM63nf >> >> Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> IRCA mailing list >> [email protected] <javascript:;> >> 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] <javascript:;> >> >> > _______________________________________________ > 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] > _______________________________________________ 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]
