smg

So, some really un-scientific anecdotal evidence (listening and comparing RSSI / S-Meter levels on various stations, including UTC, 20Mtr HAM, various broadcast bands, its a tight race. The MLA 30 gives a few DB more signal, however I have the gain turned up on it. The Apex whip has an inline galvanic isolation transformer on it, and the noise floor between them both is almost indistinguishable.

I'm quite amazed at the apex 303, and the fact it is a short whip totally passive.

Time to get an antenna switch.

My filter arrived today, and I must say it is better than the Noolec MW filter. I put it before the LNA, as this works the best.

The MW stations are still there, unlike the Noolec filter would kill everything from the VLF up to 1.8mhz bascially.

I've recently seen a number of these from Germany.

"logdb.utdx.de"

199.175.220.92Wanderup, Germany7:16:31[1d:20:03:58 total]

199.175.223.53Wanderup, Germany8:24:49

199.175.221.24Wanderup, Germany11:39:13

199.175.223.255Wanderup, Germany7:07:41

103.204.206.193Wanderup, Germany9:35:44 

199.175.223.127Wanderup, Germany0:00:00 

Just sits on ALE_2G scanning

I'm based in sunny Napier, Hawke's Bay, NZ.

I use my Kiwi to indulge my SWL / DX hobby. Nothing too serious.

I work in IT and have had a long interest in electronics and radio - which makes me sound like a complete nerd :-D

On the flip side, I have a youngish family (even though I am now 52 - I started late) and still listen to grunge.

Hi All,

I am considering my antenna options. While my cheap magnetic loop does a good job, there are many signals such as DRM that need a bit more gain - otherwise they simply don't work.

This seems quite reasonable for the price, an end fed long wire with a 1:49 balun. And covers 1-30Mhz.

What other considerations should I be thinking about before leaping? Attenuators, Filters, other options.

I have a reasonable size section (good old kiwi 1/4 acre). I also have access to a good sturdy pole, as we are a WISP here in the Hawkes Bay, and have some nice poles that can be mounted on a pad.

Anyway, looking for a little guidance to an age-old question. However, it does help when there is so much information and advice on the internet but no real clarity on what to use.