[Elecraft] Alpha Antenna/KX3

[Edward R Cole]

Interesting reviews on some of the loop antennas.  I've seen W4OP 
adv's for several years.

I plan to make a receive-only 630m loop (4 to 6 foot diam) out of 
some surplus 1/2-inch hardline that is too old for coax use.  The 
copper shield should do well in a loop.  I will use a preamp with it 
(pcb in hand waiting for some spare time to build).  Plan using a 
small TV rotator and tripod mount.  Advantage of the loop is being 
able to null out noise sources. I transmit using 43x122 foot inverted-L.

The loop might also work for 160m if I ever try that band.

73, Ed - KL7UW
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