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of the Pixel RF PRO-1A & 1B Shortwave Magnetic Loop Antenna.
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AD5VM
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 31, 2011 17:37
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OMG!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Ok.. Only had it for 24 hours but... I just didn't believe a tiny active hoop looking thing could do this!! I'm not some ham that's only had base loaded whips and shortened attic dipoles to compare this to. My previous two antennas have been full wave 160 meter loops fed with ladder line to a Palstar BT-1500A and an IC-7600. The last loop was 50 foot up and in the middle of the country with no RFI... I think this thing hears... dare I say.. almost as well... I mean, I've got this thing ten feet off the ground and 160 is full of QSO's, and an S2 noise floor. AM BCB is loaded with clear DX stations, longwave is full of NDB sigs and the freakin 60KHz time signal is LOUD and CLEAR! The only antenna I've had that preformed like this on the low bands was a 1000' terminated beverage three feet off the desert floor when I lived outside of Albuquerque. (but since I couldn't rotate it, I would rather have this antenna). I also had a full size K9AY and this thing seems to be about as good and has a deeper null! I know I know, I've only had it for a day and maybe I'm over reacting but, this thing cost a lot of money and if my first impression had been anything less than incredible, I assure you I would not have been compelled to jump on eham and post a review... If you want a small quiet RX antenna.. save your pennys, collect cans, sell a kidney and call Pixel Technologies. Who were very helpful and friendly on the phone btw.. (I have no affiliation with them)
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