Sony AN-1 Active Shortwave Radio Antenna

[@MauriatOttolink]

Quite breathtakingly spellbinding.

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[@btbees1]

I bought an AN-1 when first introduced. Excellent quality and performance. 35 years later still working like new!

[@CARLiCON]

nice demo, thanks for sharing- just my 2 cents & I realize this was a quick first test but I don't think comparing it against the built-in telescopic indoors is a fair fight. These days, any radio using the built-in telescopic indoors will pick up an enormous amount of stray RF, enough to completely block many signals, where as the AN-1 being outside & using properly shielded cabling does not suffer from that interference. Also antennas are very directional so to really compare, you'd need to take the Sangean radio outside to where the AN-1 is located & repeat the test.

[@sergiocoelho3109]

Great find! don't see yourself anymore of these things! I listened to Radio Nacional da Amazônia 6.180Khz, Brazilian radio broadcasting from Brasilia, capital of Brazil, to the entire Amazon region. Congratulations, 73.

[@davidkless9131]

People that say shortwave is dead a) don’t have a radio that picks up SSB (amateur radio signals) and/or b) are using their portable SW radios antenna indoors.

[@coptertim]

I've been listening to SW radio since the early 60's. It was great fun then but many of the great stations are gone now. I still listen today but I can't find near as many stations as you have with the AN-1. I'm going to find one and try it. Great idea!!

[@mca1960]

That is a wonderful, awesome antenna. I had it for ten years or so, outside my house in all weather condition. But someday it has gone...... sniff.

[@YourLocalIceMan]

I picked up one from a garage sale for free years ago. I just pulled it out to take another look at and see what it does. Thanks for the video.

[@nickmolonlabe5780]

That is an interesting antenna thank you for showing it.

[@MrBrian8749]

It seems to work well. It is definitely a antenna for an apartment dweller or maybe portable use. Thanks for the demonstration also. 73s Brian

[@bhanwar04]

This is a beautiful radio.

[@granttaylor3697]

Wait 12 months I have a very new type of loop antenna that I am currently working on, for LW, MW and SW bands. That will have a number of advantages over your standard active antenna. So there is hope out there for radio DXing, with newer antenna designs, that will be available soon.

[@barbroy8305]

Grant, Is the antenna you're talking about available yet? Thanks.

[@bwest6275]

Hows that antenna coming along?

[@granttaylor3697]

@@bwest6275 Like most of my projects, very little interest, so I moved onto other things.

[@granttaylor3697]

@@lespetitszoiseaux3774 I am more interested in the technology and what can be done with it. If there is an interest that is good, if not I move onto the next project. Interest seems to be based on perceived cost, more than what is possible, that is the way these things work.

[@baneverything5580]

I made a 16 inch pizza box AM loop antenna that blows the AN-200 away. Next project, a loop made from a four foot box a solar panel came in. Waiting on the tuning capacitor to arrive.

[@jimgraham6722]

I use a pixel loop and AN1. Both hot performers but below 12MHz the loop wins above its the AN1.

[@garyblackerby3226]

Great find!

[@VA7BC]

I've always though those antennas have a certain cool factor. Nice to see if has decent RX performance.

[@ArmandoRobertos]

Works very fine !! Tks mate !

[@M1ZXZ]

Hi Tom, I’ve read mixed reviews on the use of active antennas when used within buildings mostly negative reviews. However, with that in mind, I’me interested in how they perform in areas well away from rf interference. A year on from making this video, I’me wondering wether your still enthusiastic about this antenna regarding it’s overall MW/SW performance especially when your out on your radio ventures. I’me considering the AN-1 for mobile use, finding quiet locations away from interference. I’me thinking despite the negative reviews, operating in quiet rf locations could offer some good potential listening results. Your video presentation shows to be worthwhile.

[@andrewpitt6870]

greetings from Berlin. If you stumble across this comment, just curious to see if you think the AN 1 is a decent enough antenna for shortwave listening. There is a seller in Germany offering a newish one in box and I am quite tempted, though not cheap. Generally | use portables outside with a reel antenna attached and generally that set up works quite well. Would the AN 1 add much to that? thanks, Andrew

[@joelrochow1]

More on an-1 antenna: I tuned in Hanoi domestic on 15010 khz daily. 7.5 kw ERP, so only S-2. This in both downtown DC and Reston.

[@ygararaya]

People that say shortwave is dead a) don’t have a radio that picks up SSB (amateur radio signals) and/or b) are using their portable SW radios antenna indoors.

[@daleval2182]

Could one incorporate this along with a long wire, i have one of these never used, was in a motorhome I bought, all in box just no wip antenna, or Ac plug, i had a nice Sony ICF 7601 12 Band.

[@RickyTickyTshirt]

Hi Tom, I will be posting a sale for one of these Sony AN-1 - like your find in great shape.. in fact this one is new in box. Reply if you have some one else needing and I can send info.

[@sunnylm2045]

Hi Rick, do you still have it? Please send me the link thanks

[@RickyTickyTshirt]

@@sunnylm2045 Hi Sunny… I put it on Kijiji and a local operator picked it pretty quick …sorry to say…

[@AMFMDX]

I may be able to help you with the Sangean. I don't own that one, but the issues you seem to have are familiar to me and are similar to other radios.

[@ygararaya]

I have that same antenna, but the tantalum capacitor burned out and I don't know its value. I have searched the internet and have not found the schematic diagram. Could you please help me. Atte. Yerko

[@jimberence]

Hello sir, my late father had previously worked as a Special Grade Technician (Naviaids/Leased & Service Channel) at a Radio Department in 1970s. Does he knew to perform this activity of job. Thanks in advance.

[@joelrochow1]

I wish SONY would produce updated version of excellent amplified shortwave antenna, SONY an-1. If you come by a used model, don't connect to the mains, but rather usefresh AA batteries to avoid RFI from your electrical grid. But do put an-1 up out in the open away from all obstructions 100 feet if possible.

[@ygararaya]

People that say shortwave is dead a) don’t have a radio that picks up SSB (amateur radio signals) and/or b) are using their portable SW radios antenna indoors.

[@steveblanchard7293]

Have an AN-1 from around 1984, worked fine with a Sony SW55, which sadly has failed following battery leakage and a broken AM Sensor switch. Only the clock works from 0:00. Used to listen to HCJB Equador and made a few pen friends around the world. HAM was ok., thinking now about getting a SDR and using that on my Mac. but unsure if the AN-1 is good enough for 1khz to 2Ghz.?

[@ygararaya]

People that say shortwave is dead a) don’t have a radio that picks up SSB (amateur radio signals) and/or b) are using their portable SW radios antenna indoors.

[@Lonewadi6242]

Tom, hey, I just got an AN-1. Are you using a power supply for your antenna controller? If yes, what is the brand/model number? Thank you for your time! KI7JRA

[@Saddletramp1200]

I really enjoy your shows. I have a Uniden BCT8 scanner. The antenna lead into the radio looks like the old car radio antennas. I can't find a name for it. I want to put up an outside antenna. Can you tell me what it is called? It's not a BCT, or RCA or the rest. I have a antenna with a SMA lead into it. Kids here don't know what I am talking about. I have 150 feet of RG 58 coax. Any help would be a great help.

[@TREEHUGGAH1]

very nice. much respect. they have one on ebay 186+21 shipping wow. 73,kb3aum

[@Radiodog]

Whoa...that's too much!

[@TREEHUGGAH1]

@@Radiodog it is brand new in the box. i have several long-wire and a few dipoles i switch around for my SWL. your radio and set up and awesome.73,kb3aum aka davy

[@Radiodog]

I checked out that listing. Yep...looks like mine did. He's taking offers, so he would probably let it go for $150. That's still a lot...I guess it depends on how much "extra money" you have. Best 73, Tom

[@Bulletguy07]

@@Radiodog The seller is in my country (UK) but i doubt he would drop that amount even though he's set his price pretty high the "selling point" is its brand new. There is a real rarity up for sale on ebay at the moment......a Sony CRF320 with bids at $610. I've not seen one of those in years!! www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-CRF320-Rare-Shortwave-Communcations-Receiver-Front-Cover-Radioworld-UK/383433580053 I have a Sony 2001D and Sony SW-1, both of which are really good receivers. One came with a wire antenna which is on a reel and just clips to the telescopic. It actually works pretty well too!

[@carlosmarmeli2587]

Beleza de rádios exelent thank

[@subzerolives]

@radiodog did you still have this antenna?

[@leadballoon06]

Does anyone know a similar product that is available on the market now?