YouLoop SWL Antenna

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  • čas přidán 22. 07. 2024
  • The YouLoop SWL antenna is a passive antenna designed to work best with high dynamic range analogue to digital converters. I this video we'll try it with the RTL-SDR dongle and see how it works.
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Komentáře • 24

  • @antalperge1007
    @antalperge1007 Před rokem +2

    THE BEST EXPLANATION on YT about the YouLoop! 😍👍
    Seen dozens of vids on MLA-30, +, YouLoop, Wellbrook, and no one ever told, that the bottom box contains
    A BALUN! 🤭 Shame.
    Thank you!
    (Been an SWL since 1996, when I was 20, with a Sangean ATS.)

    • @GadgetTalk4U
      @GadgetTalk4U  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for taking the time to comment. Cheers.

  • @alcampbell
    @alcampbell Před rokem

    Thanks George. Cant look at all of your stuff right now. I downloaded this one, will go over it later. KD6CFE was here. 73`s.

  • @mannyhoward2353
    @mannyhoward2353 Před 3 lety +3

    Thanks for putting this up. I picked up a Tecsun PL-680 recently and have been looking to improve its shortwave reception. The Youloop was recommended to me so your video has been extremely helpful.

    • @GadgetTalk4U
      @GadgetTalk4U  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks for watching a commenting. Please post a link to any SMA to 3.5 mm converter you find works with your Tecsun.

    • @teunaydin
      @teunaydin Před 3 lety

      @@GadgetTalk4U TRY 14.78 | RG316 Cable BNC Male Plug to SMA Male Plug Straight 6inch~10FT
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  • @JB-js4xi
    @JB-js4xi Před 3 lety +2

    I wish I was smart enough to really make good decisions on a sw antenna but I am not so I am going to rely on you. Thanks for the video.

  • @bodazaphfa
    @bodazaphfa Před rokem +2

    Do you have a recommend analogue to digital converter or a video about it?

  • @duanetrivett750
    @duanetrivett750 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the info Sir . 73s

  • @toml.8210
    @toml.8210 Před 7 měsíci

    AirSpy isdeveloping a preamp for the Youloop.

  • @danedewaard8215
    @danedewaard8215 Před 2 lety +1

    The waterfall and spectrum are not running smoothly suggesting that your sample rate is way too high for your computer to handle. Am I correct or is this a problem with your video capture software???

    • @GadgetTalk4U
      @GadgetTalk4U  Před 2 lety +1

      Probably a combination of both. My 'radio' computer is fairly old. Cheers

  • @toml.8210
    @toml.8210 Před 7 měsíci

    How do you connec tthething to a receiver with a 3.5mm antenna jack?

  • @charlesmangarpan9683
    @charlesmangarpan9683 Před 3 lety +2

    Bonus points for the B-17 art

    • @GadgetTalk4U
      @GadgetTalk4U  Před 3 lety +3

      Thanks for watching and commenting. The print is signed by both the artist and the pilot. It depicts an actual event from WWII. "Fortress Alone" The pilot, William R Lawley, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions that day. Col. Lawley passed away in 1999.

  • @jpegasuso
    @jpegasuso Před 3 lety +2

    I've been playing around with the airspy youloop and rtl sdr but I also have a nooelec LANA LNA attached to the balun. It appears to make a big difference in the number of frequencies received indoors. I'm also able to get good VHF reception even without folding into dipole. I don't know if there will be a big difference if I test outdoors.

    • @GadgetTalk4U
      @GadgetTalk4U  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for watching and commenting. Good to hear about the LNA.

    • @sidneycavalcant
      @sidneycavalcant Před rokem

      O que seria um nooelec LANA LNA ?

  • @thedancingalien7766
    @thedancingalien7766 Před 2 lety

    Our Saucer Has Two Loop Antennas

  • @mikegrant5585
    @mikegrant5585 Před 3 lety

    Excellent!...Do you know if these Youloops will also work with a standard desktop HF receiver (Such as an Yaesu 7700 or 8800) or do they only work with SDR recievers...?

    • @GadgetTalk4U
      @GadgetTalk4U  Před 3 lety

      I'm not sure. I haven't tried that. I suspect the answer is going to be yes but how well it works will be the issue. If nothing else, it's a wire in the air. The recommended use with a high dynamic range SDR likely has to do with overall sensitivity. As I describe in the video, it works with my RTL/SDR which is not an HDR device.

    • @markwilliams6084
      @markwilliams6084 Před 7 měsíci

      Late to this video. Thanks George. Great explanation. Mine arrived today with no directions. Not too much to put together. Thanks again. ATB.