Shortwave Antenna Setup 

Thanks sir for showing the actual procedure of setting up SW Radio Antenna. From India🙂🇮🇳🙏🙏

Viable , especially in times of need . I am amazed that people are so wraped up in everything that will be turned off with the 'click of the mouse' . T/C/E

Thanks for doing this; is been a long time since I was into SWL (early teens) so seeing modern antenna options actually running is a great re-introduction to the hobby.

Thanks for this informative video. It's a bonus that you don't know much technical stuff bcoz then I can understand what you're talking about - coz I know even less. Great video!!

The best thing about magnetic loops like this is they dont need to be mounted up high at all, even those on the ground work very well.

Thank you Greg Crum,Your demo is thorough and helped me realized my S.W. wire is to low,so I raised it & now my little Tecsun all mode works alot better.I thought the radio was junk but it realy works better,

Thanks for the info!! You're doing a great service for newbies like me!!

I was wondering how I could mount my loop…..you’ve inspired me!👍

Was able to pick up a station out of Tennessee recently with an Eton executive up here in Western NY with one of them clip on extension wire antenna's , thought that was pretty cool plan on upgrading this summer , to match the strength of my cb and ham radio base antenna's

Thanks for the video...nice set up you have.

Well done! Great video. Thank you!

Very nice. Points me in the right direction, sir. Thank you very much. I subscribed.👍

Wow very nice thanks for sharing! My Shortwave setup is a XHDATA D808 DSP Receiver together with a DESHIBO GA-450 Active loop indoor antenna which I use to pickup Shortwave stations all over the world!

Badass set up!

I've been thinking about getting an MLA30 for some time. I really should get one now.

You can safely put a few screws through asphalt shingles, or add some extra asphalt to seal it better. If I put my loop on the roof I'd fry the radio when it gets a lightning strike, so I have to keep it low to the ground. Local laws don't allow antennas, since they put in cable TV, too. You can buy or make a pass-through to feed the antenna wire through the wall. My uncle had a few for his Ham radios. The leaves block the signal somewhat (from the Ham license exam) so you might want to move it to a better place.

Great info. Thanks!

Very good! 👍🏾

Yeahhhh...! 👍 What else...? 😎

for more station, operate your DX radio at night, then you can use the F1 and F2 layers that bounce shortwave signals from other countries around the world. ground your antenna too, that helps.

Nice job on the set up. I couldn't find a tripod for the PVC mast so I found a used plastic Christmas tree stand at the local thrift store. The bottom is large enough to place some heavy bricks to hold it down and the clamps tighten up on the PVC tube just like it would on a real tree. I liked the MLA 30 so much I bought two of them for two different radios. My loops are roof mounted as well and I agree the MLA-30 is one the best antenna I've used for SW monitoring. By the way freq. 17855 is probably CRI, China Radio International.

definitely seal up those screw holes in the roof!

I've been wanting to setup a loop antenna for my SW radio. I'm not sure how to ground it though. I live in Iowa, so I have to be cautious of lightning.

Thanks Greg, this low wave frequency would that be kHz or hz And what is the distance capability of say 50 hz

A couple questions. 1. The roof tripod thingie. Where did you acquire it? 2. What model Eton is that? Thanks. Good video.

theres a caulking product called lexell used to seal your screws on the roof.

Put some Black Jack sealer over those screws to keep water out. Those screws will let small amounts of water to infiltrate. Over time that will cause the screw holes to rot, and eventually your roof. Put a nice coat of Black Jack across those legs and you will be set. Home Depot, Lowe’s or Menards has it.

The feel and look of this video is very similar to a police vest camera, and the officer is speaking to a suspicious and odd person.

Technically CB is the same kind of radio as a SW radio in the 11m band.

Goood

......I find this video to be 50% informative and 50% scary.

In the early days of Shortwave, people would sit around listening to the radio, like they do to watch the Super Bowl! Start with an inexpensive radio (I like the $20 Retekess V-115) then you might invest some more as you get better. Read web pages and watch good videos, since there aren't any radio magazines. :(

I am waiting for my MLA 30, which is on the way from China to Germany 🙂

lol guy says all you need is this tecsun, then cuts to an Eton 😂😂

The antenna is good, but it isn't grounded, so it won't be as efficient in terms of transmiting and recieving. Great video, keep up the good work

You should make a list I have the same radio now idea how to make an antenna or what parts to order

Have you ever heard of ITC? using a radio to speak to so say paranormal entity's? Usually- like 80-90% of the time it doesn't work However, when it does- frickin hell its creepy! I have montage of about 10-15 minutes of all my best and creepy captures. Would you like me to link you it?

This guy is totally single.

Just bought this antenna but having RF issues when I plug it into USB ac adapter. Have battery pack with USB doesn't seem to be an issue. Any idea what the problem could be? Thank you.

Put some tar on those holes in your roof

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toss a tv rotor under it.. will be even better...

Антената е чудесна, но без добро заземяване тя ще бъде не достатъчна за радио приемане или радио предаване... Хубаво е винаги , когато се показват антени да се показва и заземяването. Поздрави от България

The seller in China sold me a counterfeit product. After I made a complaint, he first offered me a 30% refund, then 50%. However, I insist on a full refund. eBay has requested that he send me a free return label so that I don't have to pay for the return shipping. But he has not done so. They have now asked him again. If he still doesn't respond, the fake antenna will remain here, and eBay will refund me the full purchase price. Perhaps the seller will then be banned by eBay. In the meantime, I have received the genuine MLA from another seller.

Cut that damn tree. So you only listen and not broadcast? LOL

That antenna is bi directional so you really need a rotator N yes you need more screens in your Tripod feet n put tare over the screws n feet or you will get leak at some point Hope injoy the hobby I have been in swl 50 years n still love I been on cb almost as long N over 30 year a extra class ham op Ps that antenna is a really good bang for the buck 73 n good dx n9prf 2fb2112

I would seal those screws that hold the tripod. Could have a leak otherwise.