[hpsdr] Proposal for Loop Antenna Project

[Philip Covington]

On 7/1/07, KA2WEU at aol.com <KA2WEU at aol.com> wrote:
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> Hi,
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> I have such a magnetic loop antenna at my QTH (DL1R) in Munich and a 10 m
> military  ship board whip antenna with an antenna tuner, both operating at
> 150 Watt.
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> The whip antenna has always outperformed the loop antenna, which only covers
> a 1:2 freq. range.
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> I belief a  V -Antenna , symmetrical, and the tuner will be the best choice,
> with  2 x 7 m being the best length. I will try this  soon and report back.
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> The loop antenna requires frequent mechanical retuning for 5 to 10 KHz, that
> keeps you always busy .
> Any comments ?
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> 73 de Ulrich , N1UL   DL1R

That's OK if you have the room (2x7m)... a loop will take up much less
room I think.

73 Phil N8VB

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