Introduction; Product Overview - Alpha Antenna Alpha Loop User Manual

Introduction

Thank-you for purchasing the Alpha Micro-Tune Loop Antenna. We hope that you will
enjoy using this product, as we continue to receive written testimonials from Amateur
Radio Operators (Hams) who are surprised by the antenna's ability to make many long
distance contacts, using low power.
The Alpha Loop is a magnetic loop antenna that is easy to tune, has acceptable bandwidths,
and offers coverage for 40, 30, 20, 17, 15, 12, & 10 meter bands. The antenna is only 34
inches in diameter and has a built in tuner at the base of the antenna. This antenna is so
efficient that it can be used indoors, from a porch or balcony with only a 2-3db reduction in
performance.
We make improvements to our antennas on a regular basis, so please check our website to
see what's new (www.amateurradiostore.com),
Finally, if you require assistance assembling or using this product, please do not hesitate to
call us at 1-888-482-3249 or send email to: support@alphaantenna.com

Product Overview

The Alpha Micro-Tune Loop Antenna is designed to operate on the 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, 30,
and 40 Meter amateur radio bands. It will accept up to 30 Watts (PEP) of transmitter
power on SSB. Using the antenna's Micro-Tuner, your radio' s transmission line SWR can
be continuously tuned to a match of less than1.5:1 on any frequency from the 10 Meter
through the 40 Meter band.
When manufacturing this antenna, we use only brass bolts and nuts at the connection
points that feed the antenna, as well as silver plated shield and gold plated pin connectors
on the SO239 at the feed point of the antenna. We then place the Alpha Match inside a UL-
Rated outdoor waterproof housing.
Where other loop antennas reportedly cause RF burns, when the operator tunes the
antenna's variable capacitor and transmits, we put safety first and insert a nylon shaft
between the knob on the front of the Alpha Match and the Variable Air Capacitor, in
conjunction with a 6:1 reduction drive. This design also minimizes your body's capacitive
interference when tuning the Alpha Loop.
Additional Product Details
 Antenna Weight: 1.5 pounds
 Tripod Weight: 3 pounds
 Bag Weight: 1 pound
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