[Elecraft] 160 meters RX antenna for K3 advice

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> On Feb 9, 2016, at 9:57 AM, Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS <indians at xsmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Joe,
> 
> an easy and cheap starting point (weekend project) is the W2PM Mini-Diamond
> loop connected thru W7IUV preamplifier and KD9SV front-end saver to Ext.RX
> ant port of your K3.
> 
> It is just 1.5m square wire loop with loading resistor and feedline
> transformer so it will fit anywhere even on balcony or inside of house
> attic. ( but I recommend to place it as far from house noise as possible)
> 
> There is several other more powerful RX antennas like K9AY etc. but this is
> cheap and easy to try.
> Let me know if you want to send more instructions and help.
> 
> The best but more complicate solution which need more space and effort in
> building is definitely 3-el. Hi-Z verticals array. It will fit to 15x15m
> triangle lot and it will be hard to beat I guess.
> 
> GL 73 - Petr, OK1RP
> http://160mband.blogspot.com
> 
> 
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