Ummm...first of all.A way lower RX Grondnoise Level than other Antennas have. 2nd: these Antennas producing a highly effective outgoing TX Signal with just low Power input. They working directional orientated such like Yagi Antennas or rotatable Dipoles do and you can kinda notch out unwanted interfering Noises from local or your close Neighborhood coming in. 3rd: These Antennas are easier to camouflage because of their relatively small Size. Thats why lots of HAM's mostly using them as an Indoor Antenna with qrp Power working the whole World thru the thickest Concret Walls. I am still playing with that Thought to build me a Coax Loop to see how that works after I am done with my other unfinished Projects who waiting to be finished.

It would solve my problems of limited space in a HMO, plus I wouldnt need a separate antenna for going portable. It would be an all-in-one, out-of-the-box solution for me 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Yes, it can be strange getting used to, tuning is faster once you get the hang of it.

Thank you Michael.

Yes I completely agree

Your very welcome, I am glad the video helped.

Thanks Brian.

Thanks Jeremy, I can't tell you how much fun it is to bust out a table and drop this into service. Super simple.

Your welcome, I am glad you enjoyed it.

That was my thought exactly!!🙂

Thank you very much

Your welcome David, yes more antennas means more opportunities for Hams like us that really enjoy operating outdoors. Thanks for the support

Exactly, have used a MLA for about 3 years now with over 5K contacts.

My friend, would this, on my second floor balcony, meet most of my HF DX needs?

Thanks Thomas, I appreciate that.

Your welcome Randall. I hope you get to try a loop one day.

loops seem to be underrated for what we can get out of them. Thanks for sharing your story. 73

Thanks Bill, 73

Ha, very cool more to come my friend.

@@hamradiowithkevin yes I just heard my friend Barry on there N4WFU Repeater RR, NC . So Cool !

Thank you Dan, I appreciate your support. 73 from Utah

Yes, your described the kx2 feature correctly. The difference is in this Floop antenna. It is really like having a dipole antenna where you trim the ends of the antenna each time you change frequency. Floops are a totally different animal. There are completely out of tune until you use the tuning know on the antenna to dial it in. With such a small loop it is really amazing how you can get band coverage on so many bands. In the case of this antenna, using the radio tuner will do nothing to help us. It is worth looking at, if you find someone that will let you borrow or use one. 73

@@hamradiowithkevin Thank you for your thorough comment! I think you may have misunderstood my comment. The "TUNE" feature is separate from the built-in ATU tuner. It's simply a quick way to send a carrier and will not engage the internal tuner at all. In a nutshell, all it does is temporarily switch to CW and "hold down" a straight key 😄

Thank you!

Absolutely, just getting up in the morning without coffee is a compromise . I am not telling you anything new, having options is a great part of this hobby.

It is not very practical to mount a loop horizontally, and having the directionality means you can reduce interference by rotating the antenna. And that can be a good in certain situations.

Ireland is a place I will visit one day.😉

@@hamradiowithkevin hopefully you’ll get here :-)

5.289% with the basic LMR-400 coax / 13.518% with the Booster Kit / 14.955% with the aluminum radiator on 40M which is better than any portable vertical antenna!

True but you’re talking 40 on a small portable antenna. Given those parameters, how efficient do we expect to be?

Yes, the Tripod is a Bogen Manfrotto 3011 Tripod with 3126 Fluid Head, I looked one up on ebay and as of today, the cost was $89. Can not find them new anymore. Hope that helps.

Thanks

Thanks Gene, great question. The ARRL suggests that we calculate our RF exposure by using the figures they describe. Since we all have different needs, I would suggest doing those calculations for you. I have determined for my operating that I am within limits. I wish I could provide a more precise answer for you.

There should be a mention of watching and warning others who may be curious and come too close in a public situation....

Yes, but less critical since you are not transmitting.

Thanks Jason , 73

Your welcome wish i had one of those antennas i love to show it on my page you lucky duck 73. :)

The efficiency charts show it is a pretty close call between the two, over time I will be able to tell better. It is my understanding that the manual is being reviewed. I have built a plastic separator from sprinkler pipe which I did not mention but does show up in the video a couple times. A followup video will have more about that.

Great question, I been using that Loop on both Tripod and Tables, metal and wood benches. If there is interaction, it has been minimal and not noticeable to me while operating. It is really nice how simple it is to setup and use for quick operations.

It won't influence the radiation that much! Depending of the aluminum top kind and/or dimensions, you might have some issues tuning at some frequencies but I personally never had any issues while operating on metallic surfaces.

You swap out the two and get different bands.

Thanks Joe, I will add your ideas to a followup video.

Thanks. I've not used a loop (yet) I think the tuning is what scares ham's off and they don't try a loop style antenna. I'm one of those, call it "unfamiliar" or afraid to buy something one doesn't understand and fail at the start and it becomes a dust collector. This is what Elmers are for right? Lol KI5IQE

Kody, check out my video on using the loop, I show you exactly how to do it and I use a KX2 and 857d

This antenna will handle 25 watts SSB. You would be surprised how fun it really is.

@@hamradiowithkevin It looks like a lot of fun!!! Thanks, hope to see one at HamCation!

Definitely would be a fun project. I would not want a copper one for my portable use personally. it would get damaged to easily. For a more permanent setup it could be good.

@@hamradiowithkevin thanks!! Yes portable would be cumbersome but semi permanent may be a good project to try

Our pleasure!

With the law of physics, you can not get around what does and does not work. Efficiency is always the trade-off, inside or outside the house. Today's technology, has brought us the cell phone and it is hard to beat that.

Agreed, 100w would be nice. I would want remote tuning to keep the antenna farther from me. I am thinking too much RF exposure 2 to 3 feet away from me with 100w.

This antenna will tune 30 meters. The APRS frequency in North America is 144.39. Hope this helps.

Shortwave listening ? Yes, absolutely !

Thank you for trying to use the code. I was told the codes are only good for 30 days sadly.

I have talked to New Zealand on 10w with my kx2 a number of times. There are plenty opportunities for success on low power in my opinion.

@@hamradiowithkevin Gotcha. Okay maybe I will try it. Thanks

With a magnetic loop I can operate 20M, 40M and 80M from a living room or kitchen coffee table. A little bit harder with a wire and balun.

@@carllavoie3804 and are you aware of operating so close to an antenna, isnt here a minimum distance and power level?

This is a ham radio antenna

Super to hear from you UG, and thank you 🙏

Richard, that tripod is awesome. It is hard to find though. Check the model number in the description and you will need to look on Ebay I think.