Magloop vs Buddipole system?

[KG4CGC]

[KG4CGC]

Found another option.

[W5BRM]

Thanks for the replies.

I don't see myself building any sort of antenna for what i want to do amd where i would be using it. I am interested primarily in portability. I dont have the skills or tools to make s dependable portable system that would work well. I know just tossing a wire and counterpoise is the simplest thing to do but considering id have to string it over several trucks...well thats not feasible

I had looked at Alexloop earlier and as was mentioned, i think the operator is too close to really operate that antenna. The extremely hi voltages present can be a serious health issue even at qrp levels. Dont how alexloop gets around that. The AlphaAntenna has the same issue as well i think. I am seriously looking at the mfj 1786 for 15-40m. I can use fiberglass whips for 12-10m as they are a manegable size for my mirror mount. The size of the 1786 may b a bit larger then id like but i can make it fit for storage. That was the one thing i liked about the Alpha is the breakdown and storage idea. I dont get that with the mfj.

[K0RGR]

The MFJ is rated at 150 W, which gives you some leeway if you're running 100. The Alexloop operator would be within the guidelines because he's running less than 10 watts to the antenna (less than 50 would qualify on the worst band). But you're correct, the loops do have very strong fields in their immediate vicinity, which need to be respected. It would be interesting to actually measure the field strength.