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Title: LOWE HF-125
Post by: Sun Worshipper on October 10, 2013, 04:22:57 PM

I posted ages ago that I had unearthed my old SW set in the loft and was looking for aerial suggestions.

I can't find the post so was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for an indoor/desktop aerial that will give me good general coverage and allow me to listen to HF airband on the North Atlantic/worldwide?

Big ask I know but any suggestions welcome. It may be that I would need two totally different twigs. years ago I ran bell wire round the loft but Mrs Sunny wouldn't be too happy this time round.

Anyway, thanks.

Title: Re: LOWE HF-125
Post by: viking9 on October 10, 2013, 04:54:31 PM

I haven't used it myself but Nevada radio sells an active HF antenna which is just 18" long.

Details here: http://www.nevadaradio.co.uk/amateur-radio/antennas/active-antennas/garex-hf-active

Tom

Title: Re: LOWE HF-125
Post by: Sun Worshipper on October 11, 2013, 10:01:34 AM

Thanks Tom, looks good.

Title: Re: LOWE HF-125
Post by: G4UMW on October 11, 2013, 10:08:38 AM

The same thing, direct from the manufacturer - price includes p&p

http://www.spectrumcomms.co.uk/Aerials.htm#RECEIVE-ONLY%20AERIALS

I used to own a HF-125 - a lovely receiver which I regret selling.

Title: Re: LOWE HF-125
Post by: viking9 on October 11, 2013, 11:54:20 AM

I owned an HF-125. Then I got an ICOM IC-PCR100 for a knockdown price. Fantastic receiver.

Title: Re: LOWE HF-125
Post by: G4UMW on October 11, 2013, 12:03:52 PM

My first receiver was an ex-USAF BC-348. Then an Eddystone 840C, the HF-125 and currently a Kenwood TS-2000 and a Yaesu FT-817.

Title: Re: LOWE HF-125
Post by: Sun Worshipper on October 11, 2013, 02:38:41 PM

Thank you too, Rob. ;D

Radarspotting

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