[Elecraft] Good Low Horizontal Loops

[Stuart Rohre]

Loop lovers,
I can vouch that a 20 foot high large loop, even on 80m, (660 foot around
model we build for Field Day), works out pretty well.  We logged Maine on
SSB from Central Tx on it, so that is better than cloud warmer range.  Also,
most of eastern seaboard, midwest ,etc.

On the higher bands, we use an 849 foot around one for 20m SSB and at 5
watts, as on 80m above, worked out all over the country, Canada, Latin
America, etc.  Best DX on FD weekend on that one was Indonesia, not exactly
cloudwarmer there , either!

Loops are widely misunderstood by hams.  Horizontal ones that are more than
one wave are modeled as two lobes, neither straight up, and are respectable
omni antennas if you have the room.  They can be other than square or
symmetric and still work well.  Just fit them around the edge of the usual
suburb lot, and you will have a fine antenna.
72, Stuart K5KVH