Once Again , The knowledge that's shared out here is amazing ! I like
to listen to the AM (MW) Band . I enjoy digging DX out from under our
50KW Blowtorches ! I generally use an amplified whip (or "short-
wire") phased against a loop antenna-- usually also amplified !
I'ved had good luck with the the Select-a-tenna , Although the signal
doesn't compare to the KIWA LOOP which I've used before . I'm really
surprised that know one has has released a newer version of the KIXA
Antenna ! Anyway -- THANKS AGAIN !
__LESTER THANKS AGAIN -- In loopantennas@..., "Fraser"
<fraser.castle@...> wrote:
Sorry I can't compare the DE31MS to th eloops that you have
specified
as I do not own them I can, however state the following -
The Degen loops are cheap and cheerful, They are not the best made
units but are good value for money if portability is desired.
I have compared my DE31 to a Sony AN-LP1 and an AOR LA320. In both
cases it produced inferior signals. You do tend to get what you pay
for with these commercial active loops but no one can argue with
the
value for money (VFM) aspect of the Degen series. I probably
couldn't
build such an active loop for the price I paid (DE31 $16 delivered
from China).
I consider the Degen loops to be a useful addition to my loop
arsenal
for portable work but they are not the best in my collection by a
long way.
It is interesting to note that the Sony LP1 also uses a single turn
loop and unbalanced FET amplifier. It's performance is excellent so
it would appear that the Sony uses a better pre-amplifier design.
Regards
Fraser
