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here's an idea for you, you will need the following: some wooden/plastic supports (more later) a spool of insulated wire (zip cord will do too) a 9:1 balun like this one https://www.nooelec.com/store/balun-one-nine-v2-barebones.html a low noise HF preamp like this one https://www.nooelec.com/store/l...

You must be reading my mind. I did try the NooElec Preamp on the YouLoop powered by my RSP1A's Bias-T. It does improve some signals, even indoors. However, the model I use covers 20MHz-4GHz. I am yet to acquire something like an LNA4HF. I am starting to think I have a problem? :lol: well, the regul...

I have an original Airspy YouLoop, and to be honest, I have seen little success anywhere other than at my local mountain summit. That is not to say it doesn't work, as it performs similar to my telescopic antennas. A way to boost the YouLoop signal a bit, if needed, may be adding a small preamp lik...

My living arrangement makes it difficult to install an outdoor antenna. Recently I have been looking into indoor antennae. I'm wondering what my options are? I have an MLA-30+, but I seem to prefer the form factor of the Deshibo GA-450. What other options might I consider? Ideally, a short run of c...

Condo living in the District of Columbia doesn't allow for much of an antenna, but I think I can discreetly get away with a 10-meter dipole on the balcony which brings me to my question: Anyone have a recommendation for a 10-meter QRP rig that allows both SSB and CW? Say, $200-$250 or so? can't you...

Not to over-think anything.. but 'ground level' really means - what? 2-inches, 4-inches, or ?? above ground? Looks like something fun to try. Thanks! on the ground means on the ground, and... yes, the first time I saw that I thought it was some other "magic antenna", it isn't, mind me, ju...

KnoxvilleMike wrote: ↑Wed Jun 01, 2022 3:21 pm Yeah, that's a lot better!

well, if you like that style then you'll probably like this one too

Simple yet effective ideas. I have the needed materials and I am getting ready to assemble this LOG soon, so timely post. If you don't have a 9:1 balun with galvanic isolation, you may pick one of those https://www.nooelec.com/store/balun-one-nine-v2-barebones.html they'll work just fine, by the wa...

KnoxvilleMike wrote: ↑Wed Jun 01, 2022 3:21 pm Yeah, that's a lot better!

That's a Geloso G4/214 owned one of those in a far past <sigh>

KnoxvilleMike wrote: ↑Tue May 31, 2022 4:09 pm Uh, no. Those are rather hideous, in my opinion, especially those in the first link with that nasty green paint!

well, let's see if you like this one some more