[Discuss-gnuradio] Cheap portable antenna for SSB + CW w/ USRP1?

[Mark Cetilia]

Hi all,
Just curious if anyone might have some suggestions for a cheap (ideally < $100) 
portable antenna for receiving (not transmitting) SSB + CW? 
Something that can easily fit into a carryon bag, can be used indoors and set 
up  / broken down quickly would be great.

It would be nice to cover as much of the LFRX's range as possible—160 to 6 
meters I guess?
The Ettus site mentions DC to 30 MHz, but the board has DC to 50 MHz 
silkscreened onto it—not sure which is correct?

I've got my eye on an MFJ-1622 right now, which supposedly covers 40 to 2 
meters.
Not completely optimal, but it's looking decent for the price + form factor… 

Anybody out there have experience with that antenna?
Other possible leads would be greatly appreciated as well.

Thanks so much!

Cheers,
Mark

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