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  • Apexradio 303wa-2 vs MLA30+ (Genuine)

    Mounted on the garage roof


    jolo22studentkraHB9TMCnitroengineF5AFY
  • Impressive!

    Im only using an cheap magnetic loop off Ali Express.

    Its 6pm NZ time.


    Loving the Kiwi :-)

    F5AFYNate_R
  • Apexradio 303wa-2 vs MLA30+ (Genuine)

    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.

    Tremolatjolo22
  • NAT rule on router forgotten

    You might be better off adding the rule manually on your router.

    SV1XV
  • Hackers be hacking..

    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

    Nate_R
  • Apexradio 303wa-2 vs MLA30+ (Genuine)

    My Antenna arrived, had to use world shipping, which wasnt cheap. sigh.

    Anyway, it's a beautifully crafted antenna. Need to figure out where I will mount.

    jolo22
  • Who you are, where you are and what are your KiWi's ?

    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.

    HB9TMC
  • Antenna Considerations / Do's and Don'ts

    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.

    Bigkittycommown
  • v1.700,701

    Ooh nice one! Thanks for all your efforts! Although I haven’t been here all that long it’s much appreciated.

    [jks: edited to remove mention of competing products -- please read the "forum rules and etiquette" post]

    N1NKM
  • Impressive!

    I've been using the HFDL extension, and yes, it's quite impressive. I spend a hour in the evenings scanning through the bands. Its good down time.

    Nate_R