[Lowfer] RG-8 for Lowfer TX loops

Sun, 10 Mar 2002 10:16:47 -0600

Hi Bill,
   Been reading your comments on RG-8 loop,
I have been considering a loop or some kind, How about some details on
yours, also I have wanting to build loop a for receive,
Has any one tried a shielded one using Coax, I was wondering what a good
size would be for 1750 mtrs.
most articles on loops tell you to keep it under 1/8 wave length
for receive, which wouldn't be a problem on these freq.
Lewis
Lip QRSS6 @ 176.877
God Bless America
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ashlock,William" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2002 12:53 PM
Subject: [Lowfer] RG-8 for Lowfer TX loops


> I installed RG-8 coax last night as my N/S loop conductor (courtesy of
John
> A.)  and found the performance fairly good. Was glad to see the Rac was
> somewhat lower than for #8 copper, but will be making more accurate
> measurements tonight. The trees seem to support the additional weight,
which
> I forgot to measure before installation (xxx!!). This cable could
represent
> the best performance/cost ratio of any loop conductor, if purchased as
> surplus cable. This stuff is very old and may not work well at 200MHz, but
> the shield inside turned out to be nice and clean!
>
> BTW: WA has been on and off, and sending at different frequencies, for
about
> 5 days, but currently is QRSS30 at 185.300 (on the  coax).
>
> Bill A
>
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