[jayoungs]

I don't have space for a long wire antenna and not versed enough to know the best alternative. I just need an antenna I can use for both regular listening on one of my consoles, and simple testing for others I'm working on. I picked up a RCA 12"x12" mountable "Magic Loop" antenna in an auction and pretty cheaply. It looks pretty cool and is in great shape. I was thinking I could mount it in a good place and maybe rig it with a more universal connection for swapping out radios.

If in good operating condition, is this type antenna any good? If so, is it feasible to change the wires/connections to work with my single post antenna connections? It has 3 wires coming off the antenna and soldered onto connections on a bakelite block, then a multi-wire strap coming off the block ending with a 5-pin flat connector.

I know I could find a much better antenna, but am curious to try this unless these just don't work well. Any advice would be appreciated.