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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]

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.

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.