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Kaito Amplified Active Loop Shortwave Antenna, KA31

Kaito Amplified Active Loop Shortwave Antenna, KA31
by Kaito

List Price: ~~$79.95~~
Our Price: $39.95
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Category: CE
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Manufacturer: Kaito
Model: KA31
Color: Black
Product features:

Improves your shortwave reception dramatically
Wide frequency coverage, 3.9 - 22 MHz.
Stylish design with full portablility and easy installation
90 days money back guarantee and 1 year limited warranty

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Digital camera Review: A potentially useful addition
Summary: 4 Stars

I'm actually using the Degen DE31, which is the same exact product as the KA31 marketed outside the United States. I purchased the antenna with my Kaito KA1102 (Degen DE1102) radio because radio waves tend to find certain parts of my apartment to be rather opaque. It is an excellent (and inexpensive) competitor to Sony's window antenna, and it is very easy to use. The long (~5m) cable connecting the tuner to the loop allows me to use the antenna while keeping the radio at my desk. While I haven't used it much with the higher frequencies, the loop seems to work well across the indicated spectral range (3.9 -- 22 MHz). The suction cup holds well, and the option drapery clip was a nice touch. While the standard connector is a 1/8" plug, you can still use this loop even if your radio doesn't have an external antenna jack. The antenna set includes an optional adaptor that allows you to clip the antenna to your radio's built-in whip.

If you decide to purchase this antenna, you'll also need two AAA batteries. My only other caution about this antenna is that the tuning knob is a bit sensitive for my preferences. This, however, is a very mild inconvenience, and I would easily purchase this antenna again.

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Summary of Kaito Amplified Active Loop Shortwave Antenna, KA31

The newly released KA31 portable active loop antenna is just right for the traveller who wants maximum performance from his/her worldband radio. The flexible folding loop antenna is 15 inches when fully extended, but folds down with a twist to a mere 6 inches (18 cm) and neatly fits in the supplied plastic blister. A mounting clip and suction cup on the end of the loop allows easy placement in a variety of situations. The suction cup is especially useful for mounting the antenna to a window where reception will often be the best. The loop antenna is then connected to the amplified tuning RF control box powered by 2 AAA alkaline batteries (not included) via the 15 foot cable. An 18" cable comes out of the control box and this is either plugged into the radio's 1/8" antenna jack where possible or an adapter (included) is used to clip to its lowered telescopic whip antenna. For desktop radio the adapter is used to clip the leads to the radio's antenna and ground connectors.

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