[Lowfer] RG-8 for Lowfer TX loops

Mitch Powell [email protected]
Sun, 10 Mar 2002 20:01:20 -0400


 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.\

Hi Lewis:
I have a series of articles on loops for receiving - and my original was
made of coax - 6 ft in diameter - and worked very well. The original
articles were in older LOWDOWN magazines.

http://technology.fanshawec.on.ca/tele410

I receive NDBs from coast to coast, and the Caribbean with these loops.

Good luck
73
Mitch  VE3OT