[IRCA] Array Solutions SAL-30 (Les Rayburn)

[Mark Connelly <markwa1ion@xxxxxxx>]

The prices for this are just plain nutty.

Two dual-feedline SuperLoops at a right angle would give you four
cardioids (e.g. null E, S, W, and N) which is likely adequate for 99%
of your DX.  You can always phase one against the other to manage QRM
for the handful of tough cases.

Cost of two dual-feedline SuperLoops?  Probably under $250 if you
fabricate the four 9:1 transformers and one or two 2:1 transformers
required.

Larger size antennas will be cheaper than smaller ones since you can
likely get along without the need for a line amp (RPA-1, W7IUV, etc.)
if the area inside each loop is 1000 sq. ft. (93 sq. m.).

Dual Feedline SuperLoop antenna
http://www.qsl.net/wa1ion/pictures1/dual_feedline_superloop.gif

Dual Feedline Flag antenna
http://www.qsl.net/wa1ion/pictures1/dual_feedline_flag_antenna.gif

Bowtie antenna (dual feedline option mentioned)
http://www.qsl.net/wa1ion/pictures1/bowtie_s_yarmouth.gif

None of these are going to get you to an $800 expenditure range and yet
you will probably hear just as much DX.

Mark Connelly, WA1ION
South Yarmouth, MA

<<
New review of the SAL-30 antenna system posted at:
pvrc.org/Newsletters/feb14.pdf

I've been lusting in my heart after one of the new Array Solutions
Shared Apex Loop antennas for use in MW DXing. My lot would support the
SAL-12, but I doubt it would ever pass muster with my neighbors and
homeowners association. I'm curious if any AM DX'ers are using this
antenna, and how it has performed. See the link below for more
information.


http://www.arraysolutions.com/Products/sal_array.htm


--
73,


Les Rayburn, N1LF
Maylene, AL
EM63

Member NRC, IRCA, & Medium Wave DX Circle
Former CPC Chairman for NRC/IRCA

SDR-IQ,Funcube Pro, Wellbrooke ALA-1530+ loop, LF Engineering Active
Whips,
Quantum Phaser, Kiwa Loop, Palstar MW Pre-Selector
>>


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