Hi Al,

The loop elements are actually very small. 30 centimenters (or about
12 inches) in diameter. And yes, I was very surprised by this
antenna's performance against a random wire--even at my location.

I also occasionally succumb to the temptation to test my reception
against some of the remote controlled receivers that you can operate
via the web. There's one just outside of Syracuse and I generally have
clearer reception of international broadcasts than is found on the
remote receiver. Not that this reveals anything, since we're in
different locations, have different atmospheric conditions, different
sound systems, and so on. Still, the fact that I *normally* have
better reception is *at least* an indication that the LA350 does an
amazing job, despite its small size.

I will take a look at your site. Maybe I'll become a LW fanatic!

Steve

"Al" wrote in message ...
Nice review Steve. I'm glad you found a solution that works for you. It's
kind of hard to believe that this antenna outperforms a 100-foot outdoor,
but in the location you described, this might well be the case.

Having to peak and rotate a loop may be a nuisance, but it definitely helps
in many situations. The ability to null out an unwanted signal or noise
source is a big plus in a noisy environment.

I built a 4.5-foot loop antenna specifically for the LW band, I like
hunting for Non Directional Beacons (NDBs). My loop outperforms all my
other (indoor) antennas. I do not have permission or the real estate for an
outdoor antenna. You can get more info on my antenna he

http://home.satx.rr.com/ka5jgv

If you do get the longwave element, please report your findings. By the
way, what is the diameter of the loop? I'm guessing it is about 18 inches.

Try NDB chasing Steve, but be forewarned, it's habit forming and you will
be up in the wee hours of the night just to hear those strange beep-beeps.
Good listening.

Al KA5JGV
San Antonio, Tx.



"Steve" wrote in message
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When it comes to performance, the LA-350 is outstanding. It
outperforms the wire antennas I experiment with, including one outdoor
random wire that's over 100 feet long, located on the top of a five
story apartment building in Brooklyn and connected to coax via a
matching transformer.

There is some chance that I will pick up one or both of the optional
receiving elements for this antenna at a future date.