Steve wrote:

Do any of you folks have experience with both the Wellbrook loop and
the LF Engineering Skymatch antenna? I've heard great things about
both and would like to hear from someone who can make a direct
comparison.

Steve



I have no experience with the Wellbrook, but I do have a Skymatch.

If you decide to try a skymatch, I'd suggest ordering one from the factory, with the optional connector on the base of the antenna so you can replace the thin factory coax when it dies.

Mine got a bit more wear than normal, because I bought it for portable use with my camping and vacation radio. But even for fixed use, I wouldn't buy another unless I could replace the coax myself. It seems pretty cheesy.

Performance wise, it was pretty good - but not as good as a 3 meter whip and an Avantek preamp.

But if a Wellbrook had been available within the week I had to get the antenna delivered when I needed it, I'd have gone for it instead of the Skymatch.

As I recall, the Wellbrook had a little more dynamic range, and loops are a help if you've got RFI.