Tracy, I assemble my magloops on the ground or on a picnic table before mounting on the tripod. I put the loop/exciter mast on the matching unit first, then the exciter loop, then the main loop. After snugging everything up and checking, I then mount the assembled antenna on the mast. I find this approach a little less fiddly because I don't have that floppy main loop drooping all over. Thanks for sharing the video.
i like to keep video lights with my ham gear anyways, so it's nice to have tripods and other parts with multiple uses. sometimes you just need a LOT of light :)
Mr. McKim - have you tried other magnetic loops. There are quite a few out there, and I’m worried that 10/25 watts wouldn’t be enough power? I’ve seen other reviewers hear everything on receive, but no one hears them.
20 watts is only 1 S-unit down from 100 watts. When I operate from the field, 99% of the time I run either 5 watts or 20 watts and rarely struggle to make SSB contacts. Chameleon sells an add-on for the loop that allows you to run up to 60 watts if you really feel the need for that extra half an S-Unit.
Thank you for the close-ups on certain parts. What a huge help that is!
You're welcome!
What an amazing spot to play radio!
One of the nicest I've been to, Mike! And while most of the east was getting lots of rain, I got sun.
Happy Tuesday, Master Tracy. I really enjoyed watching this Video. Keep up the good Work. 73 de Your Friend Uncle Günter 💯🍻👌
Thank you, UG!
Tracy, I assemble my magloops on the ground or on a picnic table before mounting on the tripod. I put the loop/exciter mast on the matching unit first, then the exciter loop, then the main loop. After snugging everything up and checking, I then mount the assembled antenna on the mast.
I find this approach a little less fiddly because I don't have that floppy main loop drooping all over.
Thanks for sharing the video.
Thank you for your tips! I'll give that a try next time.
You do great videos sir..thanks. Gonna get me one of those loops soon/
Thank you very much!
Nicely done!
Thank you, Tim!
i like to keep video lights with my ham gear anyways, so it's nice to have tripods and other parts with multiple uses. sometimes you just need a LOT of light :)
Thank you for sharing your experience!
I’d be interested in knowing if your loop is utilizing the CHA Power Compensator and how many watts your operating.
Just watching this, I can see the power compensator installed, though I'm sure Tracey will tell us how much power he put out with it.
Hi, watch for the follow up video. There is indeed a Power Compensator attached. I used 17 watts out of my SGC SG-2020 for the activation.
It is a light stand
Sure is.
Mr. McKim - have you tried other magnetic loops. There are quite a few out there, and I’m worried that 10/25 watts wouldn’t be enough power? I’ve seen other reviewers hear everything on receive, but no one hears them.
20 watts is only 1 S-unit down from 100 watts. When I operate from the field, 99% of the time I run either 5 watts or 20 watts and rarely struggle to make SSB contacts.
Chameleon sells an add-on for the loop that allows you to run up to 60 watts if you really feel the need for that extra half an S-Unit.
Do you also use that tripod with wire antennas? Your blurb suggests you do. How well does it work?
I've never used the tripod with wire antennas. It's not tall enough.
Do you think there is a big difference using the aluminum radiator vs the coax ?
Good question. Use of the aluminum radiator results in improved bandwidth for less retuning.