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On May 25, 8:58 pm, "download.com" wrote:
Hmmm, yeah, the AN-1 is a less than inspiring performer. Never have gotten much use out of mine. I love my AN-1. I have used it for years, on my motor home, trailer that was parked, and I have it up here in the Philippines and it has worked great for me and my Grundigs (Sat 650,800 & YB400). Burr Well, glad that it's workin' well for you. I'm sure there can be instances where the AN-1 might come in useful; that's why I've held on to mine. In my listening, though, I've found that the AN-1's gain is a bit lacking. In a parked RV (when there's no time to string up a wire antenna), I've generally found better options. Rigging up something from various bits and pieces can also provide desirable results: compared to the AN-1, I can get far more kick by rigging up something like an MFJ-1956 12-foot whip on 3/8" x 24 magnet mount fed into an MFJ-1045C amplified preselector. Works fine with the portables, too, since you can reduce (or turn off) the gain on the '1045C as necessary to prevent overloading. http://www.mfjenterprises.com/produc...rodid=MFJ-1956 http://www.new-tronics.com/main/html...es_page_3.html http://www.mfjenterprises.com/produc...odid=MFJ-1045C The H-800 is a nice option, as well, if one isn't in for the constant tuning of a preselector. While RVing, there are various options for a getting a bit of height to the antenna when you're in a temporary location. I've used the TS-88B tripod in conjunction with a telepole from the Mast Company. http://www.ultimatesupport.com/s.nl/...=8&category=28 http://www.tmastco.com/TelepolePage.htm After removing the upper adjustment clamp on the TS-88B, the bottom segment of the 32 foot telepole can be fitted over the TS-88B. The telepole can thereby sit extended upon the TS-88B, with the tripod providing the required support for the pole. I've utilized this configuration a number of times with pleasing results. When using this set up with the H-800, I clamp the H-800 to the telepole on either the third or fourth to highest segment (forget exactly which) using the adjustable clamp provided with the H-800. Once an unexpected storm came on at night, but this set up weathered it well, and even in the winds that followed the storms departure, there was no toppling over or any other unfortunate event, despite the fact that the arrangement was not supported by any guy wires. I believe the antenna was about 25 feet or so up from the ground using this arrangement. I've also used this tripod + telepole configuration to support light wire antennas, like the Par EF-SWL. Again, with RV-listening, the antenna can, for the sake of convenience, simply be put up by hooking the Par transformer to a magnet mount atop the vehicle. This would require an adapter or two: when I set up in this way, I use a 3/8"x24 male to SO-239 and a male-male PL-259 connector. The tripod-telepole then provide height to the antenna from the outer end. In any case, just some antenna stuff to throw out there for everyone. I play around with these things from time to time, and although I'm certainly no expert on antenna theory and that sort of thing, I generally end up with something rigged up that can pull in some interesting and unexpected stuff. Best of listening to you out there, Burr. Junius |
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