For one, I'd like to be able to use the antenna passively (ie without
the amplifier).
(I usually use my Torus Tuner Loop that way.)

In another group, someone mentioned that the variable capacitor doesn't
last long... That should be improved...(important for durability).

Is anyone actually listening to the comments here?

I also think that by the time we're done here, it may get as expensive
as the 'good' loops are... What do you expect from this antenna,
considering the price?



Building a better Degen DE31 'portable' Shortwave "Active"
Loop Antenna - Any Ideas :
http://kaitousa.com/KA31.htm

1 - The very tiny Control Box should have been Twice-the-Size
and Degen should have used Two "AA" Batteries vice 'aaa'.

2 - Add a "Fine-Tuning-Knob.

3 - Adjustable Gain Knob -or- Make the Off / On Power Switch
into an Off / Lo / Hi / Power On and Output Switch.

4 - Add a Switch for either HI-Z -or- LO-Z Output.

So - What Are Your Ideas on What-Is-Wrong-With the
Degen DE31 'portable' Shortwave "Active" Loop Antenna ?

And - What are Your Ideas to Make-It-Better ? ? ?

iane ~ RHF
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