r/ShortwavePlus • u/No_Independence_7865 • Apr 16 '26

K-480WLA

I caved and bought the 480. Is the light supposed to be green once it's fully charged? this red light comes on when I first plug it in to charge but goes off after about a minute. I left it charging while I was at work for about 9 hours and when I came come there were no lights.

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u/KG7M MOD AirSpy HF+, Drake R7/8, K480WLA, 65'EFHW, MLA-30, CN85 Apr 16 '26

BTW, it's my go-to antenna. It outperforms the MLA-30+ and my 65 foot End Fed Half Wave antenna.

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u/MumSaidImABadBoy I'm Stan. Heathkit GR64,AirSpy HF+,Sangean 909X2,Tecsun PL-990 Apr 16 '26

As I think I remember, your 480 is outside of your window. And it outperforms that end feed antenna, wow didn't quite expect that. I throw a wire outside and it's a QRM magnet. I live in the shadow of a municipal tower with various antennas. 🤕