[Elecraft] Efficiency of MFJ remotely-tuned loop antennas

[Fred Jensen]

1 vote for interest!

73,

Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County

On 1/19/2021 4:39 PM, Andy Durbin wrote:
> "although I saw a design not long ago that used two coaxial copper pipes with a PVC pipe as the insulator.  The inside conductor was mounted to a long threaded rod moving it in and out of the outer conductor."
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> Not my original idea but that's what I have on my loop (PEX insulator not PVC).  Works fine up to 100 W on 30 m but has SWR runaway at 150 W.   Capacitor is driven by a geared DC motor and is tuned from the shack.  Home brew is far more fun than buying commercial.
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> I'll post a link to a presentation if there is any interest.
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> Andy, k3wyc
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