[Lowfer] TX Loop....

[Bill Ashlock]

Denis,

>Yes, the loop is vertical plane and the apex is approximately 45' up. >I 
>have it fed with 75 ohm cable at one of the corners.

You are aware that you have to install the step-down transformer and 
resonating capacitor right at the loop, right?. Surprising how many think 
these components can be located in the shack. (This is Reason 5 on the list 
of 10 reasons why 'conventional wisdom' indicates that "TX loops don't work 
well at LF" <G>) The problem is that the loop represents an AC load 
resistance in the neighborhood of 1 ohm or less and there are huge losses if 
you try to transport this value back to the shack. Fact is, it isn't even 
legal, per Part 15.

>The loop is 6' >off the ground.

Excellent.

With these gale winds today, shooting an arrow over the tree tops was quite 
aggravating!

Been there!! Dangerous too!

So when can the boys expect a signal to chomp on from down there?

Bill



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