No comparison really. I have owned many Wellbrook antennas over the years and currently have an ALA100LN and FLG100LN. Les did well choosing the latest ALA100 varient.
> On Feb 2, 2016, at 5:55 PM, ROBERT GALERSTEIN <bobg...@optonline.net> wrote: > > How does the ALA-100LN compare to the ALA-1530 variations? > > Bob Galerstein WB2VGD > Monroe, NY > > > On Tue, Feb 02, 2016 at 06:39 PM, Les Rayburn wrote: > > > Paul, >> >> Reading the blogs from Steve now. Glad to hear from someone else who >> switched from a Flag to this loop—that’s my situation here. My primary >> interest is in logging new domestic stations from the Western states. While >> this antenna won’t be as directional as the flag, I think I’ll be happier >> with signal levels. >> I’ve been using a pre-amp with the flag, and even with that, signal levels >> can be very low. Especially if I’m using the Flag as an input to the Quantum >> Phaser, and undefineding a pest. >> You end up with a nice, deep null, but the remaining signal is so low that >> it can be nearly impossible to pull out an ID. >> Wellbrook Communications reports that they’re busy filling in orders, so my >> new antenna amp won’t ship until the middle of the month—but I can be >> patient. Happy to hear that business is good for Andy—he makes great stuff. >> >> Les Rayburn, director >> High Noon Media Services >> 130 1st Avenue West >> Alabaster, AL 35007-8536 >> 205-621-7500 >> 205-621-7505 FAX >> 205-253-4867 CELL >> highnoonfilm.com >> >> [This message and any attached documents contain information from the sender >> that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended >> recipient please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then >> delete this message. Thank you.] >> >> >> >> >>> On Feb 2, 2016, at 5:20 PM, Paul B. Walker, Jr. wrote: >>> >>> Les, on Collin Newells recommendation I will be buying a Wellbrook loops >>> the ala100ln I think even.... You'll like it I think >>> >>> Paul >>> >>>> On Tuesday, February 2, 2016, Les Rayburn wrote: >>>> >>>> Just ordered the North American version of the Wellbrook Large Aperture >>>> Loop Antenna ALA-100LN. I’d like to hear from other users on the list who >>>> have used this antenna for MW DXing. >>>> >>>> I’m going to replace the termination and feed point portions of a “Flag” >>>> antenna that I have mounted on wooden poles at the edge of my property. It >>>> favors the West, but even with a pre-amp the signal levels are low. Hoping >>>> for stronger signals from the ALA100LN. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> 73, >>>> >>>> Les Rayburn, N1LF >>>> Marlene, AL >>>> EM63nf >>>> >>>> Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> IRCA mailing list >>>> IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca >>>> >>>> Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the >>>> original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the >>>> IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers >>>> >>>> For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org >>>> >>>> To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com >>> _______________________________________________ >>> IRCA mailing list >>> IRCA@hard-core-dx.com >>> http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca >>> >>> Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the >>> original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the >>> IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers >>> >>> For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org >>> >>> To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Now accepting Pre-orders for the >> 36th Edition of the AM Radio Log >> http://www.nrcdxas.org > _______________________________________________ > Now accepting Pre-orders for the > 36th Edition of the AM Radio Log > http://www.nrcdxas.org _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
