MLA-30+ Max Loop Active Receiving Antenna 0.5-30MHz Suitable for Medium and Shortwave Radio Low Noise Outdoor Waterproof (3.5mm Connector)

I initially was not impressed. The Eire loop did not form a circle and seemed to coil on its self. Once I figured out how to get it on a pole it took some what of s circle shape. After hooking it up to my radio I was again less than impressed. But after setting the SDRUNO and adjusting the gain, I started to heard a lot of signals noise floor is about -110 compared to my non amplified longwire ( actually a short wire maybe 25-30 ft ) that has typical noise floor of about -90 to - 75. My opinion changed. I like this antenna I have mounted in my attic. There is some hacks that can be done to improve it search online. The one I like and will probably do is change out the cable to RG-58 vice the small stuff that it comes with.

Was hoping this would cut down on interference I get from my 12ft random wire outside but it’s really no different. It does increase reception so if you can’t run a long wire this could be a good choice. It was kind of a hassle to set up. I needed to make a pole with crossbars out of pvc to hold the loop in a circle. Just the pole as some people show for set up did not hold the loop, it kept springing back or bending forward.

Didn't work

Makes a huge difference in received signal strength

Replace the included loop wire with 8 awg copper wire immediately. Much less "floppy" that way.

Been listening to SWL for more than 50 years. Lots of antennas. This just overloads my portable receiver.

I'm an insomniac so I DXed last night and picked up SW from all over the globe. Glad my previous review didn't go through about a missing connector, found it, doh! Put a smaller dowel in perpendicular with a couple of slot to make it more circular, can't wait to see what I get tonight! This antenna deserves the great reviews it gets!