Wondering if anybody has a Quantum Loop or Quantum Phaser they are not
using and might want to sell. Thanks, dave austerman, N5WNM


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Unlike the Kiwa loops, the Quantums don't seem to turn up on Ebay very
often. In fact, I'm not sure I've ever seen one there. Since the
Quantum loops are still available new, I guess the used market just
isn't as 'hot' for them.

Steve

Steve -and- For One and All,

I got to compare the Kiwa, the Quantum Qx and the 1 meter (diameter)
Wellbrook 1530 loop on a Drake R8B. First of all, regarding the Kiwa,
you don't need the regen if you have decent radio. Thus, screw the Kiwa
since it only works on BCB. The Wellbrook beat the smaller Quantum Qx,
but I don't know how it would compare to the larger Quantum pro. Then
again, the ALA-100 and your own wire loop is less than the larger
quantum.

Unless your radio sucks, I'd get the Wellbrook and go untuned. The
advantage to the wellbrook is you get full HF coverage, while the
Quantum only goes to 2MHz.

The ALA100 is billed as an outdoor very long wire version of the
Wellbrook loops, but It works well with about a 10ft (length) wire, and
exceptionally well with about 40ft of wire.
http://www.wellbrook.uk.com/ALA100b.html
The website doesn't explain the product very well. Here is one
implementation:
http://www.lazygranch.com/images/radio/loop1.jpg
The amplifier is at the bottom of the loop.
http://www.lazygranch.com/images/radio/loop4.jpg
Not shown is the wallwart and the interface box you put near the radio.

I've hunted NDB's with the ALA100 using a loop no bigger than a pie
plate. Of course, this is without 20 miles of the NDB.



RHF wrote:
Steve -and- For One and All,
.
The Quantum QX 8" and QX Pro 15" do show up on eBay :
But since they are still being made by that wonderful American
Craftsman and Electronic Artist "Gerry Thomas" under the
business name of "Radio Plus+" and still can be found at
the DX Tools .Com website = http://www.dxtools.com/
.
eBAY PRICES and AVAILABILITY - Kiwa -verses- Quantum :
The 'legendary' Kiwa Air Core MW Loop Antenna simply
gets part of its 'legendary' Aurora from the fact that it is no
longer being made; and therefore there is a limited number
of them and that number may be getting smaller with the
passing of each day, week, month and year. On eBay the
Kiwa Air Core MW Loop Antenna often sells 'used' without
any warranty for more then the original retail price of about
$400. This is in contrast to the Quantum QX 7.5" and
QX Pro 15" Ferrite Loop Antennas that still can be bought
"New" with a Limited Warranty for about $200 and $300
respectively. Question ? Why buy a used Quantum on
eBay without a warranty; when you can buy a New one
with a Warranty; unless you can get it at least 30%
cheaper on eBay. Maximum Price for the Quantum
QX 7.5" should be $140 +S&H and QX Pro 15" should
be $210 +S&H - IMHO otherwise Buy-It-New direct from
the Builder Himself - Again IMHO.
.
.
Now We Can Take The "Quantum" Leap To :
Gerry Thomas = Radio Plus+ = DX Tools .Com are all
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortw...a/message/5711
there now to serve you and provide the Quantum "QX"
Ferrite Rod Loop Antennas for your LW and AM/MW
DXing needs = http://dxtools.com/index.html
* Radio Plus+ = DX Tools for the Serious Radio Listener *
QUANTUM QX PRODUCTS = http://dxtools.com/PRODUCTS.htm
QUANTUM QX AM/MW Loop Antenna = http://dxtools.com/QX.htm
QUANTUM QX PRO LW/AM/MW Loop Antenna = http://dxtools.com/QXPro.htm
QUANTUM PHASER =http://dxtools.com/Phaser.htm
QUANTUM Q-STICK+ = http://dxtools.com/QStick.htm
QUANTUM COUPLER = http://dxtools.com/QCoupler.htm
QUANTUM ORDERING INFO = http://dxtools.com/Order.htm
.
Plus Check-Out the DX Tools .Com webpage for the :
.
* Best Desk Top Receivers for AM/MW DXing
http://dxtools.com/BestDXrx.htm
.
* Best Portable Radios for AM/MW DXing
http://dxtools.com/BestDXrx.htm
.
Question - Is your Radio/Receiver Listed There ? ? ?
.
.
hope this helps - iane ~ RHF
.
All are WELCOME and "Invited to Join" the
Shortwave Listener (SWL) Antenna eGroup on YAHOO !
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortwave-SWL-Antenna/
SWL ANTENNAS GROUP = http://tinyurl.com/an6tw
.
Some Say: On A Clear Day You Can See Forever.
I Believe : On A Clear Night You Can Hear Forever
. . . and Beyond , , , The BEYOND ! ! !
With a Shortwave Listening Antenna of your own making.
"If You Build It {SWL Antenna} You Will Hear Them !"
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortwave-SWL-Antenna/
SWL ANTENNAS GROUP = http://tinyurl.com/an6tw
.
.
. .
.

"David Austerman" wrote in message
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Wondering if anybody has a Quantum Loop or Quantum Phaser they are not
using and might want to sell. Thanks, dave austerman, N5WNM

Thanks for all of the info. I'm researching the info you all sent...
dave


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