Got two antennae today. And wow! Phenomenal difference. The signal strength is way better. Thank you for making and supplying these. You were helpful from start to finish.
Hi Darren, Is it possible to pick up the ISS using one of your antennas? My scanner is the Uniden125 xlt. I already have three of your antennas but they are for aircraft frequencies.
Mate, you should post your licence back. Loss increases with length, of course there's very little difference in just a few meters. Do the test again over a typical length someone may be using at home, 15-20m maybe. You must be thick.
There is no better receive antenna for the cost than the MLA-30/30+ currently - if being used in a suburban or urban (or similar high EMI environments), especially if near any MW broadcast transmitters. Directionality of the loop is a win for DXing.
This video would actually mean something if you explained how far away you are from the airport? If you are right next door to the airport you would pick up atis with a coat hanger.... your video doesn't prove anything does it?
I know which one I would buy , Why buy something that cost 3 times more , And with less performance, Then a hand made antenna that works better at the end of the day & saves you money .
Hi mate, found this via eBay - the 2M ham band versions, what's their SWR like? I am all fingers and thumbs and I can't really make one that works well so I just want to buy one and know if I hoof it up a pole it will just work. I have a NanoVNA I can test it on, I just can't be arsed having another session with some wire cutters that I'll inevitably throw across the room in anger!
Ive got one already from somewhere else, but have another, this one but for 2M on the way so can let you know. Im probably going to make my own with higher quality 450Ohm ladder, and M&P coax.
I've never liked active antennas either and vertical loops are directional so if you put it on your roof or loft you also need a rotator, try a 15ft square loop on the ground in the garden its cheaper, mostly omnidirectional, doesn't need power and easier to install.
The loop works better on lower frequencies. It should pick up less noise and give clearer signals. Maybe try a new comparison on freq lower than 5 MHz and lets see the results. 73
it will work in a pinch inside your house, the mla unit is sealed very well inside against the elements, rain will not hurt it, nor will snow, use a grounding rod if it starts to thunder...outside is where these excell
put the loop outside and u will be surprised what that el cheapo loop can do.. and its directional .. for mu location the loop is better than my wire or miniwhip. ps u can change the gain if u open it .. try it perhaps its down a lot..
Yeah. But. Though it’s directional as you said. Maybe point it to the transmitter? ( For example north to south ) Just to make a fair comparison. A new video please? Thanks for showing us this
I have the same kind and I fixed it to a metal tripod and it’s in my bedroom and works loads better than my original whip, mine I’m using is a Moonraker.
My reception was terrible then I bought this and it’s turned my scanner into a different animal, or like someone said the ground plane was not adequate. I strapped mine to a old aluminium camera tripod and indoors it works absolutely loads better than the stupid original antenna I got.
Having said that the ground plane it’s attached to isn’t very adequate. If one was to go portable with this and slap it on the top of the car it wouldn’t be half bad.
Well saying that my reception was terrible then I bought this and it’s turned my scanner into a different animal, so maybe he got a bad one or like you said the ground plane was not adequate. I strapped mine to a old aluminium camera tripod and indoors it works absolutely loads better than the stupid original antenna I got.
