[Lowfer] loop size radiation resistance

[Bill Ashlock]

Paul,

>On another note Jay and I were having a conversation about size of a >loop 
>versus radiation resistance.  It seemed to me that the >relationship 
>between area and radiation resistance would be >proportional

Check out the ARRL Antenna Handbook for this. The radiation resistance of a 
loop varies to the square of the loop area BUT remember the signal in uv/m 
at a distant site varies to the square root of the radiation resistance 
change. Always remember the current X area product of a loop determines the 
signal strength and the current is independent of the Rr. I hate radiation 
resistance and use it only in a pinch.

Bill

PS: Need your address

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