THE BEST EXPLANATION on YT about the YouLoop! 😍👍 Seen dozens of vids on MLA-30, +, YouLoop, Wellbrook, and no one ever told, that the bottom box contains A BALUN! 🤭 Shame. Thank you! (Been an SWL since 1996, when I was 20, with a Sangean ATS.)
Thanks for putting this up. I picked up a Tecsun PL-680 recently and have been looking to improve its shortwave reception. The Youloop was recommended to me so your video has been extremely helpful.
I recently acquired at a garage sale a vintage 1936 Slivertone radio with no antenna, but working. It covers 500khz through 15mhz. Would this be a good antenna to get this beautiful beast back on the air?
Brad, I think I'd try the MLA 30 plus. It is an active antenna (small voltage applied) that covers those frequencies. Amazon affiliate link: amzn.to/3XoexYT It's a bit cheaper on Ali Express. I did a review of the previous version here: ua-cam.com/video/AVDkD_T-BUA/v-deo.htmlsi=5Ju1qSQ3nM7BIn6O. Have fun.
The waterfall and spectrum are not running smoothly suggesting that your sample rate is way too high for your computer to handle. Am I correct or is this a problem with your video capture software???
I've been playing around with the airspy youloop and rtl sdr but I also have a nooelec LANA LNA attached to the balun. It appears to make a big difference in the number of frequencies received indoors. I'm also able to get good VHF reception even without folding into dipole. I don't know if there will be a big difference if I test outdoors.
Thanks for watching and commenting. The print is signed by both the artist and the pilot. It depicts an actual event from WWII. "Fortress Alone" The pilot, William R Lawley, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions that day. Col. Lawley passed away in 1999.
I have an RTL V4 am going to order this now and see how it does. Thanks for posting.
THE BEST EXPLANATION on YT about the YouLoop! 😍👍
Seen dozens of vids on MLA-30, +, YouLoop, Wellbrook, and no one ever told, that the bottom box contains
A BALUN! 🤭 Shame.
Thank you!
(Been an SWL since 1996, when I was 20, with a Sangean ATS.)
Thanks for taking the time to comment. Cheers.
Thanks for putting this up. I picked up a Tecsun PL-680 recently and have been looking to improve its shortwave reception. The Youloop was recommended to me so your video has been extremely helpful.
Thanks for watching a commenting. Please post a link to any SMA to 3.5 mm converter you find works with your Tecsun.
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Thanks George. Cant look at all of your stuff right now. I downloaded this one, will go over it later. KD6CFE was here. 73`s.
I wish I was smart enough to really make good decisions on a sw antenna but I am not so I am going to rely on you. Thanks for the video.
Do you have a recommend analogue to digital converter or a video about it?
I recently acquired at a garage sale a vintage 1936 Slivertone radio with no antenna, but working.
It covers 500khz through 15mhz. Would this be a good antenna to get this beautiful beast back on the air?
Brad, I think I'd try the MLA 30 plus. It is an active antenna (small voltage applied) that covers those frequencies. Amazon affiliate link:
amzn.to/3XoexYT
It's a bit cheaper on Ali Express. I did a review of the previous version here:
ua-cam.com/video/AVDkD_T-BUA/v-deo.htmlsi=5Ju1qSQ3nM7BIn6O. Have fun.
Thanks for the info Sir . 73s
AirSpy isdeveloping a preamp for the Youloop.
Cool.
The waterfall and spectrum are not running smoothly suggesting that your sample rate is way too high for your computer to handle. Am I correct or is this a problem with your video capture software???
Probably a combination of both. My 'radio' computer is fairly old. Cheers
I've been playing around with the airspy youloop and rtl sdr but I also have a nooelec LANA LNA attached to the balun. It appears to make a big difference in the number of frequencies received indoors. I'm also able to get good VHF reception even without folding into dipole. I don't know if there will be a big difference if I test outdoors.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Good to hear about the LNA.
O que seria um nooelec LANA LNA ?
How do you connec tthething to a receiver with a 3.5mm antenna jack?
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Bonus points for the B-17 art
Thanks for watching and commenting. The print is signed by both the artist and the pilot. It depicts an actual event from WWII. "Fortress Alone" The pilot, William R Lawley, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions that day. Col. Lawley passed away in 1999.
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