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Richard G3CWI demonstrates on Grisedale Pike.
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A demonstration of how a seperate receiving antenna can help HF radio reception, particularly in urbanised areas where noise is a problem. A large outdoor antenna is best for transmitting but for receiving a small loop can often pick up less noise and allow clearer reception. This is a demonstration of the difference an indoor loop antenna can make when listening to a ZL station in a contest on 160 metres.

My HF mobile station in my works van. HF radio is a Yaesu FT857D, VHF/UHF is a Yaesu FT8900 with a Mydel Handsfree mic. Antennas are; HF.Sandpiper-20 for 14mhz, (Yaesu ATAS-120A on special occasions) VHF/UHF; Ex pmr 5/8 wave for 2 mtrs and 6 mtrs and am Ex Pmr 1/4 wave for 70cms. Best 73s. Ian G0YAP