Re: [IRCA] Radio Shack/Terk Technology AM-1000 and Select-a-Tenna

[satya@xxxxxxxxxxxx]

Hey Bruce:

With shipping, it's about the same as a Terk loop shipped, but they do
look nice!  One would hope you could choose which one you want, but maybe
let fate decide?!

Kevin


> Thanks Kevin. First time I've seen the Tecsun loops, thanks for the link.
> Interesting indeed. I especially like the instructions:
>
> -----------
> 1. Connect the AN-100 medium wave annular antenna to the audio modulator,
> car radio or medium wave line-in socket of BCL radio. If the radio without
> medium wave line-in socket, the annular antenna can be placed nearby the
> radio and closed to the radio's MW build-in antenna.
>
> 2. Set the radio at medium wave band. Then roll the tunable button on
> AN-100
> medium wave annular antenna to receive the best frequency signal until the
> sound from broadcasting channel is clear and stable.
>
> 3. AN-100 medium wave annular antenna can perform it's best function by
> moving to the right direction.
>
> -----------
>
> It looks like you will get either the AN-100 _or_ AN200 for your
> order...with potentially different ULR mounting options on each. Amazing
> price.
>
> 73,
> Bruce
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 10:45 PM
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> Subject: Re: [IRCA] Radio Shack/Terk Technology AM-1000 and Select-a-Tenna
>
> Hi Dennis:
>
> I own two Terk loops and recommend them as well.  The Sony 7600GR sits in
> it like a cradle - Bruce has a great idea with heavy-duty velcro.
>
> Per   http://www.radiointel.com/review-2loop.htm  the Tertk and
> Select-A-Tenna are about the same, with the performance nod going to the
> Terk, which is also a lot cheaper.  I prefer the looks of the Terk as
> well, although the now-discontinued RS model has the tuning cap on the
> outside, which I  think would be more convenient.
>
> There are some VERY interesting looking Tecsun models on ebay - see
> http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-TECSUN-AN-100-AN-200-TUNABLE-MW-AM-LOOP-ANTENNA_W0QQ
> itemZ110294274523QQcmdZViewItem
> or look for the Tecsun AN-100 and AN-200 models.  These are also 9 inches
> in diameter, so their performance is likely to be the same at the Terk and
> Select-A-Tenna models.  Select-A-Tenna also has an active antenna option
> that might be more flexible, but not sure they're worth as much as they
> are charging.
>
> 73 - Kevin S
> Bainbridge Island, WA
>
>
>> Hi Dennis,
>>
>> I use the Terk with my ULR's pretty regularly. I used industrial
>> strength
>> hook and loop and the smaller ones ('59, '39, DT210V) attach right on
>> the
>> top of the loop, making the whole setup portable. The Terk really peaks
>> the
>> ULR's. I listen to Cuba on 530 at armchair quality and LYQ (250
>> watt/Tenn)
>> is clearly audible from here in southern Idaho.
>>
>> 73,
>> Bruce N7BWB
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: irca-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> [mailto:irca-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
>> On Behalf Of Dennis Gibson
>> Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 9:18 PM
>> To: ABDX; IRCA
>> Subject: [IRCA] Radio Shack/Terk Technology AM-1000 and Select-a-Tenna
>>
>> Does anyone own both of these loops? I know the middle of the RS/Terk is
>> open and I think I've heard that smaller radios that fit inside may get
>> more
>> gain.
>>
>> 73
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