Please note that the
receiver pictured in the listing is for display purposes and is NOT included in
this sale.
This sale is for a "receive only" HF
magnetic loop antenna that should be attractive to anyone who may desire a portable antenna that can be taken in the RV, used at the park picnic table, or taken in the luggage when traveling. It folds down and collapses and the weight is less than 2 lbs total. Also, it is a great alternative if you should live in an
apartment, residence, or other location where it is not possible to erect an
outside dipole antenna. If you can erect an outside antenna, this is
always the best solution for reception as no inside antenna can compete with a
good outside antenna for the very best signal gathering reception. But erecting an
outside antenna is not always possible for many people desiring to listen to
amateur radio or shortwave signals. Thus, this antenna offers a solution
to such hobbyists handicapped by personal physical limitations to mount an
outside antenna, minimal yard space to erect such an antenna, apartment living,
or HOA restrictions.
This antenna spans a
tuning range spanning 150 KHz through 500 MHz, but reception via tuning is
optimal between 2.8 - 37.5 MHz via the tuning capacitor mechanism. For
optimized reception, this antenna thus covers 80 - 10 meters on the amateur
radio bands, all international shortwave bands plus the 11 meter CB
bands. The antenna comes with an 18" coaxial cable to attach the
antenna BNC output to a SO-259/PL-259 input of your receiver (most
receivers). The antenna can be switched to "Wide" which
bypasses the capacitor tuning and enables non-resonant antenna matching.
Such reception will work to a degree, but be less than optimal as a
non-resonant antenna covering down to 150 KHz and up to 500 MHz.
Please note that this
antenna works best with shortwave broadcast stations and is not amplified and
so will only pick up stronger amateur radio transmitters. Amateur radio
operators transmit at 1,000 watts PEP (or much less as may use 100 watts or lower)
and so picking up these weaker signals will only be possible if the
transmitters are within the region, are using higher power, or if atmospheric
reception is good for that particular day.
Simple assembly
directions are also included and you may be view this information in the last
picture at the top of this listing. If you have a different input on your
receiver other than the PL-259, you will need to acquire the proper
interconnect cable from another Ebay seller. Assembly takes 5-10 minutes using
only a proper sized 1/2" socket or wrench (or fingers) and the antenna can
be disassembled to transport to a remote DX location or for convenience in your
travel luggage.....or as our picture shows, located permanently at your home
listening room or bedside. Depending upon your preference and the
dimensions of your receiver, the antenna can be set on top of or next to your
receiver (see picture at the top of this listing) during operation.
Please remember that this is a "receive only" antenna and cannot be
used to transmit signals.
Features:
As you can imagine,
this is a perfect solution for your HOA restrictions, apartment limitations or
travel needs when you desire to hear those shortwave signals with your portable
or desktop receiver such as:
If you have a handheld
portable, you can also use this antenna, but will be required to obtain the
correct coaxial interconnect cable. This antenna can greatly improve reception
on the HF bands of these handhelds:
You can see the V1
antenna in operation on the amateur radio bands (in Europe) in this video:
https://youtu.be/3UMWSoUKEL4
(please copy and paste into your internet browser)
Please use the Ebay
shipping calculator to determine your shipping cost. This cost includes
proper packing materials for safe delivery and insurance cost against damage or
loss.
Those buyers living outside the USA are also welcome to purchase
from us. We have shipped to 111 countries during the past 24 years on
Ebay and we are happy to ship virtually anywhere in the world. You may
use the shipping calculator to determine your shipping cost.
Please keep in mind that this cost may not include any import,
customs, or VAT fees. If you are uncertain of these costs, we ask you to
check with your local post office prior to making a purchase from us.
Thank you!
Thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to look at
our Ebay items!