I just received the MFJ-1788 loop today, from AES. The package looked okay
except for a small area where it sustained a hit from a blunt object, but
nothing that looked really bad. I opened the package, and there was no
packing - the loop was suspended by two cardboard holders on each end - the
I just ordered the 40 -15 meter loop (it will be here on the 20th). The
reviews looked surprisingly good (of course, if it looks too good to be
true, it probably is). I've tried various indoor antennas (such as the
Buddipole), but I have +5 over 9 noise inside. I've tried whips out the
window,
I have this loop - it's the 40M-15M version with the
tuning box. I have not had good luck with this very
expensive ($450) antenna.
Its high Q makes tuning a challenge. Once you move
just couple kHz either way, the SWR is very bad and it
needs retuning. It is hard to tune if there is
anything me
Subject:
[Elecraft] MFJ-1782 Loop Antenna?
From:
"Fred (FL)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date:
Wed, 18 Oct 2006 16:29:01 -0700 (PDT)
To:
elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Hi Fred
I have a MFJ-1788 loop. I have wonderful results with it but
if the temperature is changing such as the sun shining on it then
it dri
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