Teksun AN 48x Antenna For Short Wave and AM Radio

Gave this antenna a try after seeing it on Amazon. In this video I try out this wire loop antenna to pick up AM and Short Wave.

Buy one (Amazon) https://amzn.to/38syV3s

Buy One (Ebay) https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FDEN-DE31MS-MW-SW-Active-Loop-Antenna-Indoor-Active-Soft-Loop-Antenna-Kits%2F283949546147%3Fhash%3Ditem421cb63aa3%3Ag%3Ada0AAOSwmzBfD8FT&campid=5338708996&toolid=10001&customid= (similar model but cheaper than amazon)

0:00 Intro
1:00 Unboxing
4:08 How to set up the AN-48x Antenna
6:00 How to connect the Active Loop Antenna to a SDR running GQRX
8:36 Antenna listening to Am Radio with a Software Defined Radio
9:30 Short Wave radio listening to WWCR on 4.840khz
10:50 listening with a portable Short Wave radio
12:41 Tried listening to AM Radio but realized that the antenna input does not work on that mode with this Grunding Radio
13:26 My Grunding Radio that I have had for 20 years!
14:28 How to tune the frequency tuning on the antenna!
15:02 "Is anyone listing" Brother Stair (Shortwave Radio Super Star)
16:18 MLA 30 Antenna is a good outdoor short wave radio antenna!
16:41 Using the antenna works much better outside but it is not made for outside!
18:47 Conclusion
20:38 Please Like Share and Subscribe

Designed to enhance radio receptions in all AM (Amplitude Modulation) bands including shortwave, mediumwave and longwave
Wide frequency coverage, AM: 520-1700 KHz, SW: 3.50-20.00 MHz, LW: 120-400 KHz
Powered amplication, 2 AAA batteries are required (NOT included)
Includes various connection cables and accessories, compatible with virtually all types of radios
Indoor use ONLY

1PC 150K-30MHZ HF Upconverter For RTL2383U SDR Receiver with Aluminum Case
US $23.24
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/706-53473-19255-0/1?icep_id=114&ipn=icep&toolid=20004&campid=5338505983&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.ca%2Fitm%2F1PC-150K-30MHZ-HF-Upconverter-For-RTL2383U-SDR-Receiver-with-Aluminum-Case%2F123546875380%3FssPageName%3DSK%253AMEBIDX%253AIT%26_trksid%3Dp2057872.m2749.l2649

1. Receiving frequency: 150K-30MHZ;

2. working voltage: 5V;

3. Power: 1.6W

4. LO: 125MHZ, this is very important, need to set in the software or frequency + 125M, such as 7.05M, is 123.05M (7.05 +125);

5. Mixing chip: NE602

Shipping list：
1 up-conversion receiver (excluding TV stick) 1 Taiwan;
2.USB data cable (1 meter): 1
3.MCX revolution S female (30CM): 1;
4. S revolution S male: 1;

Note: Blue TV sticks are not included

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RTL-SDR Blog V3 RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO HF BiasT S Software Defined Radio
US $21.95
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/706-53473-19255-0/1?icep_id=114&ipn=icep&toolid=20004&campid=5338505983&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.ca%2Fitm%2FRTL-SDR-Blog-V3-RTL2832U-1PPM-TCXO-HF-BiasT-S-Software-Defined-Radio%2F272411458376%3Fhash%3Ditem3f6cfcfb48%3Ag%3AH1cAAOSwLMFb~9Qy

1x RTL-SDR Blog brand R820T2 RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO HF Bias Tee S Dongle (V3)

The device requires USB 2.0 (works on most USB 3.0 ports, but we cannot guarantee it to work on all so please ensure your PC has a native USB 2.0 port just in case). Installation on Windows is simple, please Google for the RTL-SDR Blog Quickstart guide (links are not allowed on eBay sorry)
This stuff on Amazon
RTL SDR CDN$ 27.95
https://amzn.to/2LEvU4i

UpConverter US $$64.95 (Amazon) https://amzn.to/319x2E8

MLA 30 $49.98 USD (Amazon) https://amzn.to/36lO4km

Eton short wave radio (Amazon) https://amzn.to/3peZI9v

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