[Fwd: LF: Good signals - deaf receivers]

[Andre' Kesteloot]

Tracey Gardner wrote:

> Hi Toni
>
> I've been using Gary Breed's K9AY directional antenna for listening
> in the 200 - 500kHz range for the last months and I can highly recommend
> it. It produces a nice cardiod response with well over 20db FB ratio.
>
> The antenna that I have uses two switched loops as per Gary's Sept 1997
> QST article, in conjunction with a broadband amplifier, to allow me to
> switch between the four points of the compass.
> The head unit uses a remotely variable termination which enables
> me to optimise the null.
> I must confess to having bought the antenna as a complete unit from a UK
> supplier as I've been heavily committed to a new house build for the
> last
> 9 months!
> So if you want the FB of a yagi on LF, try a K9AY, it really does work!
>
> 73s Tracey G5VU