Daniel,
Back in the early 1990s I used an AEA Isoloop as my 10 to 30 M antenna.
Most of the time I used it horizontal at 45 ft, but it worked mounted
vertical on a clothes line post. The HI Q loop is amazingly good as a
radiator but is very narrow band. Ease of precise tuning is very important,
and the old system I had was not satisfactory. At least for me it wasn't
since I contested, hunt and peck style.
The small loop is directional; it radiates in the plane of the loop; and it
has nulls along it's axis. It certainly is a good antenna as far as
occupying a small space is concerned. I would like to see one work before I
bought it second hand.
73, Jim w3cp
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daniel Hileman" <n9wx_dan@yahoo.com>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2007 3:39 AM
Subject: [TowerTalk] AEA LC-1 Isoloop
> Hi All,
> I have the opportunity to buy an AEA LC-1 Isoloop...the thing is, I dont
> know much about this type antenna...it looks different than all the other
> AEA Isoloops I've seen on google. It is rectangular and loops made to
> mount vertically? I think the LC-1 rotates make it directional (at least
> broadside two directions.) Any one have any experience with these? Are
> these good? I think it's 13-30MHZ.. I live in a duplex (upstairs) and want
> it for a small footprint antenna. I have the opportunity to purchase it
> for about $80.00, seems like a good price compared to other Loops I've
> seen (MFJ is like $350.00) I would love to hear anything you have to say
> about this antenna.
>
> Thanks and 73,
> Daniel N9WX
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