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Review on πŸ“» Super Antenna MC80 Supercoil: Enhancing MP1 SuperStick for Amateur Shortwave HF Portable Radio on 80m and 75m Bands by Sean Maples

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Allows operation on a 75m network

About a month ago I added this 80m coil to my super antenna. I'm in a very restricted area and wanted to join the 75 meter network that meets early in the morning. Let's be honest, dear radio amateurs, no shortened 80 meter antenna will help. However, the coil works and I can communicate with most guys. Would I rather have an older G5RV antenna in the air? Sure, but that's not possible here. I can install this antenna on my back deck in 4 minutes or less. I have a super antenna on an old camera tripod and I added a 1/4 wave (about 64 feet) radial that runs through the flower bed. I only use a radial. I also run about 15 feet of #10 wire to the ground rod. I'm not going to dig 8 or 10 64 foot radials in the ground. I hope this helps you decide.

Pros
  • FREQUENCY RANGE: 3.5MHz to 4.8MHz continuous when used with an MP1 Series Super Antenna. BANDS: 75 meter, 80 meter, CAP, MARS, Marine, HF bands. shortwave.
Cons
  • Some little things