[Elecraft] Loop antenna's

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Folks - We are exceeding the single list posting topic limit for the subjects on 
loops and attic antennas. Let's close the thread at this time in the interest of 
keeping list noise level under control.

73,

Eric
Elecraft List Moderator
elecraft.com

On 8/14/2013 8:44 AM, Ignacy wrote:
> I used to have a mag loop too. It is ideal when it can be transported in
> nearly original condition, when no tuner is available, and when tall
> structures are unavailable. With a loop, one can be in the air in seconds.
> However, the loop weighs a couple of pounds and it needs to be adjusted very
> often.
>
> Inside, loop's performance depends on the type of siding and roof
> +obstructions. With vinyl siding and no outside obstructions, very good.
> With metal siding, hard luck. An extra advantage of the loop is the ability
> to null noises.
>
> If one has a good tuner, a thin long wire weighs ounces and can be matched
> automatically in no time.  But setting time is higher and lots of space is
> needed.
>
> Once I had a business at a FL mountain (300ft!) during the time of a CQ 160
> SSB contest. 2 x 150 ft gauge 30 wire from a window directly to nearest
> trees. Good for 10 QSOs with K2/10. The wire + fishing line weighed a few
> ounces.
>
> No size fits it all.
>
> Ignacy, NO9E
>
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