tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714430268801266608.post8854836878866404051..comments2023-08-04T09:44:39.108+02:00Comments on LA1TPAs QRP blog: MFJ-1788xMadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16032832963059659553noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714430268801266608.post-33652602304519403532011-05-07T23:08:27.275+02:002011-05-07T23:08:27.275+02:00Hi Kevin
Installed MFJ1788 in 2000, horizontal at...Hi Kevin<br /><br />Installed MFJ1788 in 2000, horizontal at 18 feet on pole. Compared with a half-sized (52 feet long)G5RV at same height on 40m and 17m both the same but MFJ loop much less TV/Mains/computer noise etc. Now at new QTH, very small garden so is Vertical hanging from wooden pole - bottom of loop 3 feet from ground! Even better than previous. 40M stateside stations 55 to 59 0200hrs UTC. Yes, tuning is a pain. I like to jump about and trawl across all the bands. I just "stab" at the fast up/down buttons and peak for maximum "hiss" (AGC = Fast) then fine tune the slow up/down buttons. Before installation I had to adjust the internal "coupling loop" for best/lowest SWR on my preferred bands. Controller tunes most to less than 2:1 but some just under 3:1. Use Kenwood internal ATU to then match RIG to loop.<br /><br />73 Alan G0TUD EnglandAlanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572537428979572495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714430268801266608.post-15318840092326520112011-04-29T00:22:57.473+02:002011-04-29T00:22:57.473+02:00Hi Kevin
Thanks for your comment! I haven't r...Hi Kevin<br /><br />Thanks for your comment! I haven't really used the mag loop much lately due to the very high amount of QRM at my QTH. I have purchased a noise canceler from MFJ to try to cancel out as much QRM as possible together with a pa0rdt-Mini-Whip. I have not yet tested this setup. My experience is that my signal is getting out with the mag loop but I can't hear the other station. The antenna is mounted on a tripod inside my upstairs shack and I'm running 5w SSB. <br /><br />I will update my blog as soon as I've done some tests with the noise canceler.<br /><br />http://www.py2mg.qsl.br/Arquivos_PDF/pa0rdt%20whip.pdf<br />http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-1026<br /><br />72/73! Mads, la1tpaMadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16032832963059659553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714430268801266608.post-16467007069071155092011-04-28T07:05:17.208+02:002011-04-28T07:05:17.208+02:00Hi Mads,
Wondering how your MFJ magnetic loop is ...Hi Mads,<br /><br />Wondering how your MFJ magnetic loop is working. I am living in a first-floor apartment and I keep coming back to the MFJ magnetic loop as my best option because I have no space or permission to put up any antennas and there are no trees to string wires in. Are you using the antenna inside your house in the shack? That may be what I'd have to do in the winter months, although I do have a small patio I could work with, but it's still ground-level and quite close to the building. I am hesitant to purchase the antenna because of the price but also I don't want to be disappointed with poor performance.<br /><br />Kevin, K0KDS<br />Des Moines, Iowa<br />http://www.k0kds.com/Kevin Sandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09805822881095856771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714430268801266608.post-64977171801520335722009-12-02T22:28:09.615+01:002009-12-02T22:28:09.615+01:00Hello Paul. I had two problems with my loop. One o...Hello Paul. I had two problems with my loop. One of the micro switches did not work but I managed to solve this. Some of the mounting screws were not threaded properly and I had to replace them. <br /><br />Good luck with your choice!<br /><br />73, MadsMadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16032832963059659553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714430268801266608.post-36192659525252491222009-12-02T15:27:39.236+01:002009-12-02T15:27:39.236+01:00Hello Mads, now I am doubting again... I read on t...Hello Mads, now I am doubting again... I read on the Internet a lot of troubles with MFJ loops. Construction problems, and sometimes bad soldering. And they are pricey. Now I am thinking of a wide band vertical. What it eventually will be, you will notice it on my blog. ;-) 73 PaulPaul Stam PAØKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13472039726489965017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714430268801266608.post-29896185991304312822009-11-30T19:50:50.282+01:002009-11-30T19:50:50.282+01:00Thanks for your comments Paul!
I just disconnected...Thanks for your comments Paul!<br />I just disconnected the loop from the feed line and the QRN dropped from S9 down to S2, so the mag loop is definitely picking up the noise. Does any of you have any experience with this?<br /><br />When I first got it I was thinking about finding a way to mount it horizontally but at the moment it is very convenient to leave it vertical on a suitable tripod.<br /><br />Good luck with finding a suitable antenna!<br /><br />73,<br /><br />Mads<br />LA1TPAMadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16032832963059659553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714430268801266608.post-18103939298966628892009-11-30T19:01:12.013+01:002009-11-30T19:01:12.013+01:00Hello Mads, thanks for sharing your experience wit...Hello Mads, thanks for sharing your experience with the Magn. Loop MFJ 1788x. Do you have such a high level QRM with the loop? I thought a Magn.Loop antenna doesn't pick up man made noise, though less than a wire antenna. I read today that a Magn. Loop in horizontal position omni directional is, so you don't need a rotator. Only less low angle radiation. I do have nor enough space for long wire antenna's. So maybe I will try for 80 meter a EH antenna, though controversial. I read the article at Julian G4ILO, and he's quite positive. Thanks again, 73 PaulPaul Stam PAØKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13472039726489965017noreply@blogger.com