Hi John,

Living in the United States, I have the North American power supply for
the Wellbrook ALA 330S which is perfectly adequate. Naturally I cannot
comment on the English power supply, but I think that if Andy Ikins
thinks it's adequate, it probably is. Why not give him a telephone call
(or an e-mail) and ask him directly if you should stay with the
supplied adapter or if he thinks you need something "better?" I suspect
he will tell you that his power supply, though inexpensive, is all you
need, but you should find out for yourself.

I can't comment on the quality of the mounting plate for outdoor use. I
have my antenna mounted to a Radio Shack rotator which is affixed to a
rafter in my attic. You might want to discuss that with him also.

I have to tell you that when I first opened my package, I too wasn't
really impressed with what I saw, especially in view of the glowing
reviews in PASSPORT and WRTH. It really didn't seem like much. (The
Postal Service Lady who delivered it asked me if I had ordered an
imported "Hula Hoop!")

It wasn't until the Wellbrook antenna was connected to my new AOR
AR7030 Plus receiver that I realized what a great piece of equipment it
is.

I don't know what Andy Ikins puts in his little boxes, and, frankly, I
don't care. All I know is that it is the best antenna I have ever used.
The summertime here is usually a "wasteland" of poor signal strength,
interference, and atmospheric noise. No other antenna I have tried has
worked satisfactorily. This past summer, with the Wellbrook, the
listening was so good that it was easy to forget it was summer!

Some people, mostly non-owners, have questioned the price charged. Even
you yourself, not having yet used it, have questioned the value.

Wait until you have the antenna operating. If you're like me, you'll
know that you've in fact gotten a bargain! If the price were TWICE it
would still be a bargain, at least at my location, in my opinion, where
nothing else works!

Let us all know your impressions after you've used it for a day or so.

Best,

Joe



big boy now wrote:
A week ago i placed my order for a Wellbrook ALA330S active antenna
loop...
Well the ALA330S arrived today
first impression of the antenna is packaging was spot on no
problems....
i carefully un packed the antenna to inspect the parts included with
the
antenna. my first findings are as follows. the loop its self looks
well
made. but for the mounting bracket that is included anybody who has
brought
a wellbrook loop will agree this bracket fixes to the bottom of the
antenna
by use of two screws. the mounting plate only has a 1 inch tube
coming from
the mounting plate this is to allow it to be fitted inside a pole of
the
correct internal diameter and a hole drilled through and screwed
together
this mounting plate in my opinion needs to be re designed with a
longer tube
fitted to the mounting plate .....the interface box looks good and
well set
out...
the power supply that is included. well i was surprised to find the
supplied
power supply is only one of the multe voltage type that you can pick
up on
any high street and is used to power kids toys and personal
stereo,s... you
can buy these power supply's for as little as =A32.99 and a maximum of

=A34.99.....
i have not tested the antenna as yet due to hospital visiting...
i will be testing the antenna in doors tomorrow. as i don't intend to
use
the supplied mounting plate i am going to have a better plate
fabricated. as
i intend to mount the ALA330S high up on the gable end of my house so
the
supplied mounting plate is very inferior that is if like me you
intend to
mount the loop high up.....
i paid a total of =A3169.99 for the antenna... and in my opinion i
thought i
would have received a better mounting plate and a dedicated power
supply
unit made for the antenna and not a cheap market type toy power
supply
unit...
My first impression is i don't think the cost of this antenna at
=A3169.99 is
justified.. lets hope the antenna works well and justifies my
=A3169.99 out
lay.......lets hope...

i will add updates on the performance of the ALA-330S antenna as soon
as i
can as my spare time is tight as i am in and out visiting a family
member in
hospital after cancer treatment......

if you own a Wellbrook loop antenna and agree with my findings so far
what
do you think.
when i have had my new mounting bracket made up i will be forwarding
my=20
findings to wellbrook.
=20
John