00:00Loop Antenna or Dipole for Field Radio?
00:03Today compare portable 20WHF loop options against big 150W wire systems to see which
00:09wins for quick deployment.
00:11Hunted down best deals on top 5 small loop kits right now.
00:15First up, MRAQRP 20W loop.
00:18Runs $125.26.
00:22Pairs seamless with IC705 and FT818.
00:26Best feature is sharp noise rejection on crowded HF bands.
00:30High 4.8 rating over 4,000 sales means field-tested reliability.
00:36Worth buying if want pure plug-and-play shortwave without ground radials.
00:40Second option, full-band 20W magnetic loop.
00:44Priced at $237.90.
00:48Covers HF 5 to 30MHz, FM broadcast, VHF airband, and UHF up to 450MHz.
00:56High tag, but replaces 4 separate sticks in pack.
01:00Pick this if carry IC705 and need 1 antenna for every band.
01:05Third pick gives exact same multi-band coverage for budget price.
01:09Costs just $68 flat.
01:12Handles HF, FM, VHF, UHF with clean 4.8 rating.
01:17Quality corners cut on knob feel, but performance matches expensive twin.
01:21Buy this if want maximum band flexibility without spending radio money.
01:27Fourth unit, high-end 20W small loop.
01:30Sells for $143.22.
01:35Earns 4.9 rating for best physical construction in batch.
01:39Rigid loop holds shape in wind, tuning capacitor stays dead on frequency.
01:43Choose this if operate portable in rough weather and hate retuning every breeze.
01:49Fifth antenna, MRA-135 multiband field loop.
01:53Sits at $102.65.
01:57Hits sweet spot between rugged build and wide coverage from HF up to UHF.
02:014.9 rating proves it works great for remote summit stations.
02:07Worth cash for balance of weight, price, and ULMO transmit capability.
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