[Elecraft] low-noise 40m RX antenna

[K7FD N7SG]

I also run a loop...a 40m vertical loop fed at the bottom, about 12 feet off 
the ground. A quarter wave matching section of 75ohm RG-11 coax provides an 
excellent match (1.06:1 at 7.040MHz). For cross country communications, it 
is the best antenna I have used on 40m and low noise is a definite benefit.

73 John K7FD


>From: "Gene A. Williamson" <genewill@ordata.com>
>
>	I have found a loop to be a good low-noise receiving antenna. Up about
>15ft and made of #20 magnet wire, it was nearly invisible. I fed it with
>ladder line to use as an all-band transmitting antenna. I would think coax
>feed with perhaps a QRP transmatch (if needed) would work well for RX only.


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