First test - ICOM AL-705 Magnetic Loop Antenna |

[@robertobeltramelli4138]

Loading my Parks on the Air You Tube Folder! Keep up the great work! 476 subscribers so far, 24 more to go!

[@K9KMVTheUnluckyHam]

Thanks

[@HamRadio200]

Hey! That was me!!

[@tysonherzog8010]

Incredible antennas

[@pauls9440]

Have you tried it a bit higher up on a park bench or on top top the car?

[@K9KMVTheUnluckyHam]

Hi Paul - you are right, it should be off the ground by at least it's own height. I have since tried it on a table with better results. I don't think on a car would be good though, as it would be adversely affected by the metal (unlike other antennas).

[@mrtonicsvls3624]

It this te cable RG213? How is the diameter of principal loop?

[@K9KMVTheUnluckyHam]

The coax used for the loop is LMR-400

[@RobPetty622]

Was that your first time at Busse Woods? I used to do similar but not officially POTA from there. Funny you made a QSO from there to Mt. Prospect, all of 10 miles. Reminds me of one I made from the hill at Remier Reservoir in Palatine to Arlington Heights. Hope to meet up in person or on the air some day. Rob/WA9RAD

[@K9KMVTheUnluckyHam]

Hi Rob, I’ve been there several times testing my different setups. It’s nice to practice close by before making longer trips for POTA. I also practice at the Des Plaines River Trail near my house sometimes. I’d like to check out Riemer Reservoir one of these days.

[@frankwc0o]

How much bandwidth does the antenna gives you when you tune? For example, you were in 14.250, will the tuned antenna reach 14.350 without running again? Will it have a reasonable SWR? thx.

[@K9KMVTheUnluckyHam]

No, it will need to be retuned again to get from 14.250 up to 14.350. The bandwidth is very narrow... maybe 10 kHz or so.

[@frankwc0o]

@@K9KMVTheUnluckyHam Thank you for responding. It's a wonderful antenna, but retuning must be challenging.

[@K9KMVTheUnluckyHam]

I welcome any questions you may have, and happy to answer to the best of my knowledge. All the best.

[@rolandpauliny2083]

Price real?