[Elecraft] Receive antennas

[Robert Tellefsen]

Hello Rolf
Look at this web site for info on the Flag and Pennant receiving
loops.  They really work.
http://www.angelfire.com/md/k3ky/page37.html

Also, check out the K9AY loops at
http://www.aytechnologies.com/TechData/LoopInstall.htm

Good luck and 73
Bob N6WG

----- Original Message -----
From: "TWC" <twc at bredband.net>
To: "Stewart Baker" <stewart at baker.nildram.co.uk>
Cc: <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 10:47 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Receive antennas


> Stewart Baker skrev:
> > Drew,
> > Receive only antennas can really extract wanted signals out of a
> > mess of local electrical noise.
> >
> > To be effective they need to have minimal coupling to the transmit
> > antenna, otherwise all the trash collected on the main antenna
> > appears on the receive antenna signal. This means a reasonable
> > distance between the two antennas which  also helps to prevent
> > damage to the receiver front end, but with high RF power care is
> > needed.
> >
> > A lot of receive antennas have low output so use a 20dB or so
> > pre-amp. It is possible that this could be killed with RF, long
> > before the rig suffers. Y.M.M.V.
> >
> > 73
> > Stewart G3RXQ
> >
> > On Sat, 02 Feb 2008 10:38:36 -0500, drewko1 at verizon.net wrote:
> >
> >> I'm a bit confused about using a receive-only antenna.  Comments
> >> suggest that they could be destructive. Is it safe to use one on
> >>
> > the
> >
> >> K2 (the k160rx module) and/or k3?
> >>
> >> 73,
> >> Drew
> >> AF2Z
> >>
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> Hi all,
>
> I am looking for a receive antenna for 80 meter because of
> high levels of white nise here in Stockholm City.
> Any suggestions there to find good building instructions on
> the Internet should be appreciated.
>
> Best 73's,
> Rolf   -   K2 #4979
> SMØYQC
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