I am SWL 14368 Frank near Paris FRANCE. This blog if for my listenings AM radio on SW and MW and i write few articles for SWL of AM radios ( équipment, etc ) This is my blog number 3. Thank you. 73 and good DX
"This DIY AM antenna is best used outdoors but you can make it work inside by somehow re-routing the wires. It amplifies all weak AM signals, so a powerful local station might be heard over your entire AM radio dial."
Sad message from MFJ USA ( who our nice sponsor for SWL Contest 2023 )
"Dear Fellow Hams and Friends,
April 25, 2024
Dear Fellow Hams and Friends,
It is with a sad heart as I write this letter.
As many of you have heard by now, MFJ is ceasing its on-site production in Starkville, Mississippi on May 17, 2024. This is also the same for our sister companies’ Ameritron, Hygain, Cushcraft, Mirage and Vectronics.
Times have changed since I started this business 52 years ago. Our product line grew and grew and prospered. Covid changed everything in businesses including ours. It was the hardest hit that we have ever had and we never fully recovered.
I turned 80 this year. I had never really considered retirement but life is so short and my time with my family is so precious.
I want to thank all of our employees who have helped build this company with me over the years. We have many employees who have made MFJ their career for 10, 20, 30, 40 and more years.
We are going to continue to sell MFJ products past May 17, 2024. We have a lot of stock on hand. We will continue to offer repair service work for out-of-warranty and in-warranty units for the foreseeable future.
Finally, a special thanks to all of our customers and our dealers who have made MFJ a worldwide name and a profitable business for so many years. You all are so much appreciated.
Envision MFJ Enterprises, Inc., a corporation that originated from modest beginnings within the confines of a small hotel room in 1972, armed with a singular product and a vision. This paragon of quality and diversity in the realm of Radio Amateur was founded by Martin F. Jue. From its inception in the old Stark Hotel in downtown Starkville, Mississippi, MFJ has grown into a global powerhouse, all while maintaining its core values of dependability and diversity.
The company's journey began with the launch of a high selectivity filter, an innovative product designed to isolate a single Morse code signal from a sea of others. This product was a resounding success, selling thousands of units and laying the foundation for the MFJ we know today.
As the company expanded, so did its need for space. From a small hotel room to a large room in a building on Maxwell Street, then to a 600 square foot trailer, and back to Maxwell Street, MFJ was always on the move. The company's largest expansion came with a move to Louisville Street, where it occupied a building affectionately known as "MFJ Blue" for fifteen years. Today, the main administrative office, along with shipping, warehouse, and production facilities, are housed at 300 Industrial Park Road, a testament to the company's continuous growth.
MFJ's commitment to diversity is a cornerstone of its success. From the President, Martin F. Jue, whose family originally hailed from Cantox, China, to the factory worker, MFJ is a melting pot of cultures and ideas. This diversity extends to the company's product line, which is as varied as its workforce. Whether it's the Metalworks Department, the Antenna Shop, or Mirage Communication's Equipment, MFJ's offerings cater to a wide range of needs and preferences.
Despite initial challenges in gaining the support of dealers and distributors, MFJ's focus on quality and innovation led to a surge in demand for its products. Today, MFJ is represented by over two hundred dealers in the United States, forty overseas, and ten in Canada, with a presence in major cities across the globe.
At the heart of MFJ's success is its commitment to innovation. The company invests heavily in research and development, constantly seeking to create new products that meet the evolving needs of its customers. From letters and phone calls to in-person requests at hamfests, MFJ listens to its customers and uses their feedback to drive product development.
MFJ's commitment to quality is evident in every aspect of its operations. From the metalworking shop to the antenna shop, every product starts as an idea and is brought to life through a rigorous process of design, production, and quality testing. This commitment to quality is encapsulated in the company's slogan, "Making Quality Affordable," which has resonated with the ham radio community.
MFJ's customer service is second to none. The company offers a one-year unconditional warranty, aptly named the "NO MATTER WHAT" warranty, and a toll-free technical help support line for customers needing help or advice with a ham radio project.
As the world of amateur radio continues to grow, so does MFJ. With a continuously expanding base of new ham customers, MFJ is poised to maintain its stature as the World Leader in ham radio accessories, equipment, and service for many years to come. Through its commitment to quality, diversity, and customer service, MFJ embodies the spirit of a dependable, quality-based company with the heart of a Radio Amateur.
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WEBSDRSWL: Why i listen on my PC via a WEB SDR ?: In the past i have nice radio receivers and big long wire antennas on the roof. Now in 2024 i have no antenna on the roof but i have big QR...
I keep ( in the 80 and 90's ) it in my parents house and use my CB radio antenna 5/8 wave on the roof to listen.
Icom R75
It was my last Icom receiver
In 2011 i buy a second hand RX ICOM R75 but i dont keep it, too much QRM and my interest to listen SW was not strong at this moment.
Yaesu FRG 8800
I buy it for 200 Euros but only after few months it was KAPOUT...
My best portable radio receiver was a SONY ICF 7600, i bring it to few place in the world. A very good receiver.
My IOTA DX expedition from Philippines DU4/F14368 in my parents in law. I remember i listen on the terrace with a nice view of volcano who can be active...
I keep the R5000 long time and confirm 250 DXCC with amateur radio and 320 IOTA
I keep short time the R1000 and 2000
Its my best receiver, i buy new in a famous Parisian shop GES with F2YT. I make me a spécial price ! I think price it was like on month of salary in the 80's
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December 2012 We have decided to take over the antenna-related business of Mizuho Tsushin, which ended its business activities on the occasion of its 40th anniversary. Mizuho Communication + Micro Power Research Institute's new brand Mizuho Communication Research Institute has been born. Accordingly, some of the products sold by bar-antenna.com will be transferred to Mizuho Communication Research Institute. From now on, prototypes and custom-made products will be sent to bar-antenna.com, and completed products will be sent to Mizuho Communication Research Institute.
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If you dont have a place on the roof or a backyard for a long wire antenne a loop antenna can help you to listen LW, MW and SW.
You loop antenna can be indoor or outdor.
Price start from 40 us Dollars to very expensive prices but when prices are high its because these antennas can be use to transmit on SW bands for amateur radio opérators.
You can buy the MLA-30 on internet like aliexpres, ebay, amazon, etc
"So, what is the verdict on the MLA-30?
Even though the claim is that the antenna is broadband, I believe this antenna has been response optimized for the casual AM broadcast listener. That is not to say it does not work outside of the AM band. It will certainly work for receiving signals up to 15 MHz (the point where I stopped the study), but the signals will not be as easy to hear because of the high noise floor and sometimes signals will not be at all intelligible due to intermodular distortion. Below the AM band, the MLA-30 simply does not work unless the signal is from a very strong station as was the case with my airport beacon test.
If you are just looking for an antenna to listen to local AM broadcasts, at $43, the MLA-30 is hard to beat from the perspective of price. The antenna's ability to null out local noise sources is also a positive for those interested in AM listening. However, if pulling weak signals out of a noisy RF band is what you are looking for, the MLA-30 falls a bit short of the mark. In that case, the more expensive antennas like the Wellbrook and are the way to go."
A nice antenna for amateur radio ( QRP ) or listener
Magnetic Loop Antenna is one of the best solution for all HAM's or listeners (SWL's) who don't have an access to the large space for the dipole or a long wire antenna, also for those of you who wants to operate indoors of the house, hotel or from the beach on vacation. This Loop doesn't need any grounding or counterpoise and work properly also from a very low hights. The main advantages of my Magloops are: lightweight body, small size, quick and easy setup and possibility to use this antenna also in an indoor conditions.
Paul was a nice sponsor for the SWL contest 2023, he his in Europe. You can visit is web site and maybe ask questions about this loop antenna to use for listening only.
