Description: This sale is for an amplified receive HF antenna for your handheld wideband radio receiver. Included with this sale are the antenna and the recharging cable. The handheld radio shown in the picture above is used for demonstration only and is NOT included. If you have a handheld wideband radio receiver, you will typically notice that the unit will work well on the upper bands (30 MHz and upward) in the FM, VHF, and UHF frequencies. However, while most handhelds can receive the medium wave and shortwave frequencies, reception is less than optimum and can be outright very poor when using the supplied manufacturer antenna. If you are like us, you have replaced the original Rubber Duck or telescopic whip antenna with other variations trying to improve HF performance in the MW and SW bands. We have even traveled with more than one antenna to swap in for such purposes. However, despite this, you will find reception to be suboptimal or even very poor. This amplified HF antenna was designed to offer an alternative for HF reception from 10 KHz - 30 MHz to enable you to grab those signals from your favorite AM talk show, your favorite shortwave broadcast, our your amateur radio net. Reception on the amateur bands with this antenna, while not ideal and is no replacement for a desktop unit using an outdoor antenna, is much better and you can typically copy many more signals that would otherwise be unavailable. During our testing, we discovered a large difference between the standard antenna and what this active whip antenna could deliver. Receive signals were stronger, and signals missed with standard antennas, were heard and copyable. The antenna is actually smaller than our picture may suggest since it is attached to a tiny handheld Yaesu VR-120 and the antenna measures 7.5" from the tip to the BNC connector. If your handheld does not have a BNC connector, you may be required to purchase a SMA to BNC adapter to use this antenna and such an adapter is available elsewhere here on Ebay. The very good news is that this antenna has a self-contained lithium battery which can be easily recharged using any USB input connection such as a laptop. Please note that this is a "RECEIVE ONLY" antenna and cannot be used with a handheld unit that transmits a signal. You will be required to retain your original receive antenna for use on the higher bands such as FM / VHF / UHF. Here is a list of features for this amplified antenna:Frequency range 10 KHz - 30 MHzVery high gain & very high sensitivityLow power consumption - operates 24 hours before rechargingOn / Off switchMicro USB charge inputRechargeable in 3.5 hours - no external battery requiredBNC connectorLow noise circuit includes FM broadcast rejection (great performance in high signal areas such as cities)SMD designOmni-directionalBecause this is an amplified antenna, it is subject to much RF noise found in the household such as lighting, computers, TV's etc. While it can be used in many households, we have found it works much better outside for that daily stroll, walking the dog, trip to the park, or hike in the mountains. During testing, we noticed a nice signal improvement and the meter on the handheld displayed a stronger signal than any other factory or aftermarket antenna that we attempted to use. Your results may vary depending upon the brand and model of handheld and what antenna you had previously utilized. Some examples of handheld radios that may use this antenna:Icom IC-R10Icom IC-R20AOR AR8200Alinco DJX-2000Kenwood TH-D74Yupiteru MVT-9000any other wideband handheld that receives HF signals Here is a review by one user as found on eHam: eham.net/reviews/detail/13270 (please copy and paste this link into your browser) Please use the Ebay shipping calculator to determine your shipping cost. This cost includes proper packing materials for safe delivery and insurance cost against damage or loss.Those buyers living outside the USA are also welcome to purchase from us. We have shipped to 111 countries in the past 24 years of being on Ebay and we are happy to ship virtually anywhere in the world. You may use the shipping calculator to determine your shipping cost via either priority or express mail.Please keep in mind that this cost may not include any import, customs, or VAT fees. If you are uncertain of these costs, we ask you to check with your local post office prior to making a purchase from us. Thank you!Thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to look at our Ebay items!
Price: 79.95 USD
Location: Mill Hall, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-02-16T02:17:29.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8.99 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Model: RF-MWA30
Country/Region of Manufacture: Greece
Type: Portable/Handheld
Supported Modes: AM, CW, SSB
MPN: RF-MWA30
Frequency Band(s): HF
Brand: SV2CZF
