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.

Mounted on the garage roof

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.

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.

Im only using an cheap magnetic loop off Ali Express.

Its 6pm NZ time.

Loving the Kiwi :-)