Shortwave Antenna Setup
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2022
- I'm not an expect on shortwave or CB but this is my setup that seems to works very good. Better than any other antenna setup I have tried. I used the screws I had available here and I came back and resealed the tripod mount. I didn't do that part in the video cause it was 90 degrees on the roof.
Thanks sir for showing the actual procedure of setting up SW Radio Antenna. From India🙂🇮🇳🙏🙏
You welcome !
Thanks for doing this; is been a long time since I was into SWL (early teens) so seeing modern antenna options actually running is a great re-introduction to the hobby.
You are welcome , I don’t know much about these antennas really. It just seems to work good.
Viable , especially in times of need . I am amazed that people are so wraped up in everything that will be turned off with the 'click of the mouse' .
T/C/E
Yes it will probably not happen with a click of the mouse.
The best thing about magnetic loops like this is they dont need to be mounted up high at all, even those on the ground work very well.
I agree !
Any antenna works better when elevated.
You can even turn loops to minimize interference.
Thank you Greg Crum,Your demo is thorough and helped me realized my S.W. wire is to low,so I raised it & now my little Tecsun all mode works alot better.I thought the radio was junk but it realy works better,
Glad it works better in no expert on these. Been searching the last 3 years for a shortwave antenna setup. Found on here on CZcams and wow does it pick up the stations like never before.
@@gfonzy I bet it your receiver works great with preamp device& it is coaxial.I just use a clip on the ariel 2 the wire thats ?0 feet long. I enjoy WTWW @5085.
@@jetcyclezero8907 good station they play good music. The coax cable came with 25ft on this . I added another 20ft. Sounds like a nice setup you have .
Thanks for this informative video. It's a bonus that you don't know much technical stuff bcoz then I can understand what you're talking about - coz I know even less. Great video!!
Thanks I don’t know a whole lot myself.
Thanks for the info!! You're doing a great service for newbies like me!!
Glad I could help out!
Well done! Great video. Thank you!
Thanks !
Badass set up!
Thanks this antenna picks up great. It’s picking up more stations than I thought existed. Cost $80 maybe .
Great info. Thanks!
You are.welcome , did think this video would get this many views . Others are into the short ever seen it would appear.
Was able to pick up a station out of Tennessee recently with an Eton executive up here in Western NY with one of them clip on extension wire antenna's , thought that was pretty cool plan on upgrading this summer , to match the strength of my cb and ham radio base antenna's
I was wondering how I could mount my loop…..you’ve inspired me!👍
Glad I could help out !
Thanks for the video...nice set up you have.
Thanks it works good. I did change the description telling the viewers I did seal the screw holes later on. Roof mounting not my favorite place to make holes. It does pick up good but I can’t find much to listen too as I once could.
Wow very nice thanks for sharing! My Shortwave setup is a XHDATA D808 DSP Receiver together with a DESHIBO GA-450 Active loop indoor antenna which I use to pickup Shortwave stations all over the world!
Sounds like a nice setup you have. I cannot believe this video has 18000 views, there is nothing special about it lol.
Very good! 👍🏾
Works good !
You can safely put a few screws through asphalt shingles, or add some extra asphalt to seal it better.
If I put my loop on the roof I'd fry the radio when it gets a lightning strike, so I have to keep it low to the ground.
Local laws don't allow antennas, since they put in cable TV, too.
You can buy or make a pass-through to feed the antenna wire through the wall. My uncle had a few for his Ham radios.
The leaves block the signal somewhat (from the Ham license exam) so you might want to move it to a better place.
Rules are different everywhere I’m allowed here. It’s 18ft high. I sealed the holes with some tar. Hopefully no leaks.
for more station, operate your DX radio at night, then you can use the F1 and F2 layers that bounce shortwave signals from other countries around the world. ground your antenna too, that helps.
Sounds like plan !
Very nice. Points me in the right direction, sir. Thank you very much. I subscribed.👍
You are welcome !
I've been thinking about getting an MLA30 for some time. I really should get one now.
Nice 👍
Yeahhhh...! 👍
What else...? 😎
Nice job on the set up. I couldn't find a tripod for the PVC mast so I found a used plastic Christmas tree stand at the local thrift store. The bottom is large enough to place some heavy bricks to hold it down and the clamps tighten up on the PVC tube just like it would on a real tree. I liked the MLA 30 so much I bought two of them for two different radios. My loops are roof mounted as well and I agree the MLA-30 is one the best antenna I've used for SW monitoring. By the way freq. 17855 is probably CRI, China Radio International.
Sounds like nice setup. Thrift stores are a good place to find those items we all need .
definitely seal up those screw holes in the roof!
Agreed !
Put some Black Jack sealer over those screws to keep water out. Those screws will let small amounts of water to infiltrate. Over time that will cause the screw holes to rot, and eventually your roof. Put a nice coat of Black Jack across those legs and you will be set. Home Depot, Lowe’s or Menards has it.
Yea it’s best !
@@detector2guns Thanks for the advice.
Goood
I've been wanting to setup a loop antenna for my SW radio. I'm not sure how to ground it though. I live in Iowa, so I have to be cautious of lightning.
Indiana here almost the same difference. I’m not sure either the best way to ground it. I didn’t ground this one .
The feel and look of this video is very similar to a police vest camera, and the officer is speaking to a suspicious and odd person.
Thanks Greg, this low wave frequency would that be kHz or hz
And what is the distance capability of say 50 hz
0.5 to 30 mhz it say is the range.
Technically CB is the same kind of radio as a SW radio in the 11m band.
All CB is shortwave, but not all shortwave is CB
theres a caulking product called lexell used to seal your screws on the roof.
Thanks I didn’t know that , I’ll try and find some.
@@gfonzy also there are tar or rubber pieces. you can use inbetween the netal and roof. fill the holes with the sealant and re-screw. seal the top of the screws, Nice video though im just now getting into raido.
@@roberthaynes5927 good information thanks !
A couple questions.
1. The roof tripod thingie. Where did you acquire it?
2. What model Eton is that?
Thanks. Good video.
Tripod I ordered from Amazon. Stellar Labs 33-10905 Heavy Duty 3' Antenna Tripod. Eton Elite Field radio . Amazon $149. Thanks for watching .
@@gfonzy most excellent. Thank. I plan something similar. Thx 4 vid. Thx 4 reply.
@@barrykelly2722 Good Luck !
@@gfonzy The Tecsun PL-330 is an excellent radio, too. Check out a number of radios before you make your purchase.
@@davidsradioroom9678 I do have the Tecsun PL 310
......I find this video to be 50% informative and 50% scary.
In the early days of Shortwave, people would sit around listening to the radio, like they do to watch the Super Bowl!
Start with an inexpensive radio (I like the $20 Retekess V-115) then you might invest some more as you get better. Read web pages and watch good videos, since there aren't any radio magazines. :(
I have that radio and for $20 it’s a nice radio . Yes family’s would sit around around a Listen to the radio programs way before tv.
The antenna is good, but it isn't grounded, so it won't be as efficient in terms of transmiting and recieving. Great video, keep up the good work
Thanks !
Actually it is the amp uses ground from the charger to work in the first place so the ground is within a inch or maybe even connected
You should make a list I have the same radio now idea how to make an antenna or what parts to order
A veriable capasitor a bit expensive if you want to build a mag loop antenna.Check out all the diff types -CZcams build a short wave antenna.Or Buy one.I have a 100+- foot old telephone wire house drop out the window slant up 50 ft in a tree w/insulator w/ alligator clip on the radio ariel.
@@jetcyclezero8907 Im new to this on a eton field the Manuel does not explain what antenna option or jack on radio I should use for short wave
I am waiting for my MLA 30, which is on the way from China to Germany 🙂
I think you will enjoy it !
@@gfonzy Oh yes, I hope so. 🙂 A few minutes ago I became a message, that my parcel comes within the the next two or three days. Maybe I will replace the long cable through a thicker RG58 - Cable later on.. I've seen some videos, in which is said, that it would make much better reception. And there is a blue potentiometer in the bigger box, with which you can increase the gain.
@@andreasg7834 that should help with better cable . It picks up good ad I saw a CZcams video on this and ordered one. Looked for a few years on an antenna setup.
lol guy says all you need is this tecsun, then cuts to an Eton 😂😂
Have you ever heard of ITC?
using a radio to speak to so say paranormal entity's?
Usually- like 80-90% of the time it doesn't work
However, when it does- frickin hell its creepy!
I have montage of about 10-15 minutes of all my best and creepy captures. Would you like me to link you it?
No I have never heard of that of it. I don't know all that much about radios even though I made a few videos. It sounds spooky but interested.
Just bought this antenna but having RF issues when I plug it into USB ac adapter. Have battery pack with USB doesn't seem to be an issue. Any idea what the problem could be? Thank you.
I’m not sure unless it’s a faulty unit. I used a usb to ac plug adapter to plug it into the wall outlet directly and no issues with it.
A lot of those USB power supplies (because they're switching) are not properly filtered and inject noise into the DC they offer. Its not a problem when you're using it to charge a phone battery. Try another USB supply, the antenna pre-amp isn't the problem.
This guy is totally single.
And proud of it !
Put some tar on those holes in your roof
I kept hearing that , I just didn’t show that part where I sealed the holes.
toss a tv rotor under it.. will be even better...
That’s true !
F B OM
The seller in China sold me a counterfeit product. After I made a complaint, he first offered me a 30% refund, then 50%. However, I insist on a full refund. eBay has requested that he send me a free return label so that I don't have to pay for the return shipping. But he has not done so. They have now asked him again. If he still doesn't respond, the fake antenna will remain here, and eBay will refund me the full purchase price. Perhaps the seller will then be banned by eBay. In the meantime, I have received the genuine MLA from another seller.
That’s good deal on eBay part, a bad deal you got cheated.
@@gfonzy Yes, and it was the first time ever in 15 years on eBay 😞
@@andreasg7834 hopefully it won’t happen again .
Антената е чудесна, но без добро заземяване тя ще бъде не достатъчна за радио приемане или радио предаване...
Хубаво е винаги , когато се показват антени да се показва и заземяването.
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Cut that damn tree. So you only listen and not broadcast? LOL
I don’t think I have a transceiver on this rig. Listing may be all I can do here. I trimmed the branches though with my mighty pile saw it helped .
That antenna is bi directional so you really need a rotator
N yes you need more screens in your
Tripod feet n put tare over the screws n feet or you will get leak at some point
Hope injoy the hobby
I have been in swl 50 years n still love I been on cb almost as long
N over 30 year a extra class ham op
Ps that antenna is a really good bang for the buck
73 n good dx n9prf 2fb2112
Right I still need to put tar in those holes . I didn’t want to put it there no other place. It seems to pick up so much even without being turned. It works for me here. I have a cb also on a different A99 antenna. Can’t find anyone to talk to these days .
Loops like this are only directional below 4 MHz or so. I only use a rotor on my Wellbrook loop because I listen to medium wave a lot, and doesn't need rotating for most of the signals on shortwave. The MLA-30 behaves similarly.
@@4nradio782 I don’t kind much about these antennas l. I know it works good for me in bring in stations ,
I would seal those screws that hold the tripod. Could have a leak otherwise.
I agree !