Re: [IRCA] New amplified loop on the market.

["R. Colin Newell" <coffeecanuck@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thank you for that - I was hoping you would jump in -

Long time devoted Wellbrook user at this end. 

I have transmitted 5 watts of RF directly into my ALA100 -- with no consequences (don't try it!) 

That's robust. 

Colin Newell - CoffeeCrew.com - VA7WWV - Victoria - BC

> On Mar 10, 2017, at 4:57 AM, Andrew Ikin <andrew.ikin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> Hello Steve,
> 
> The info, on the W6LVP website is sparse on any meaningful data e.g. IMD, Noise figure and Antenna factor. I noticed that Larry's website states that the shipping cost to the US for a Wellbrook loop is USD 100.00 when in fact it is only USD 60.00. But one can excuse a simple typo!!!
> 
> 73
> 
> Andrew G8LUG
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: Steve Ratzlaff
> Sent: Friday, March 10, 2017 4:25 AM
> To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America
> Subject: Re: [IRCA] New amplified loop on the market.
> 
> Current draw for the power inserter version (for receive-only use) is 70
> mA at 12 volts, after I inquired of Larry at W6LVL. So the loop would
> easily run on a small 12V gelcell. I also inquired how robust the preamp
> was for overload resistance from strong signals, and that question was,
> unfortunately, ignored. As contrast, Wellbrook loopamps generally draw
> around 200 mA or more at 12V, and are very robust for
> overload-resistance (and Pixel loopamp current, and robustness, is similar).
> 
> Steve AA7U
> 
> 
>> On 3/9/2017 6:59 PM, DXer wrote:
>> Hi Bob,
>> 
>> Please let us know of you results, after you had more time to test it.
>> 
>> I'm interested in its performance below 2MHz. Would also be interested in details about the amp, if they are available.
>> 
>> The price difference compared to the Wellbrooke, and Pixel, is substantial.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Vince
>> Ottawa, ON
>> ===========================
>> 
>> Just got mine, but have only had one opportunity to really test drive it. Very
>> promising.  Good sensitivity in MW and good nulls even down in to the NDB band.
>> 
>> Bob Coomler W7SWLTucson, AZ
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