Eton E1 and AOR LA390 Antenna

Surfing 80,40,20 meter Ham bands using Eton E1 and AOR LA390 active loop antenna

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• E1
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• AOR
• LA390
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[binarysolo0101010101]

if you're still checking comments... how do you like that loop antenna? I'm trying to decide between a much less convenient outside dipole or an AOR loop.

[stuartthegrant]

Nice but expensive I got a Maplins

Cat today and this jumped out of

the front pages.

Not for me but tempting.

[gauger99]

All of the knobs are smooth, firm and easy to use. The two speed tuning knob can be used to quickly cover a band or easily tune SSB. The "soft" buttons around the display are rather small. But worth it to have the state of each button shown on the display. I have replaced the E1 Wallwart with a Maplin power supply (VN10L) and use the Maplin 6-way RFI mains conditioner (LO7BK) to reduce mains interference. I've had no problems with my E1 which I bought 9 months ago other than mains interference.

[miserableoldcunt]

and the tuning dials and controls, how do they feel in use? do they have the heft and weighted feel that you would expect in a radio of this price?

[gauger99]

Perhaps the E1 doesn't look as though it should cost as much as it does because it looks like other modern portables. However, it's features and performace is more like a tabletop than a portable. Unforunately, it is very expensive in the UK compared to the USA. But if you want E1 type performance then the only other alternative is a tabletop which would be even more expensive. Although the E1 is made of plastic, it has a quality feel as you would expect for a portable of it's price.

[miserableoldcunt]

sure I know they're a great radio, but they don't look as though they should cost as much as they do, I guess it's function before form, but they just look cheapo, even though they are outstanding in operation.

[gauger99]

When you have experienced features such as: 10Hz tuning with the 2.3kHz filter on SSB and passband tuning to eliminate interference from nearby signals then you will begin to appreciate the value of the E1. However, if you just want to listen to the VOA, BBC, China, etc. on shortwave then you don't need an E1.

[miserableoldcunt]

maplins ask 349 pounds for these, they just dont look like 350's worth of radio to me. although I know they are very good.

[brack1115]

I like my Eton E1, excelent value for money. Have it for over an year now and enjoy it all the time. It doesnt look so HAMish as r75 or JRC... but it's portable and it is designed for public. I love this radio and surprised to see that there are not so many videos of it on YouTube.

[gauger99]

I find no problem carrying the E1 without a handle and the modern design and performance is outstanding. I used the $200 I saved to buy an active loop antenna. I agree with you, it is a fantastic radio.