[Lowfer] Loop-D-Loop

[Bill Ashlock]

Actually, Peter, I've always contended my 50/50 loops, 100% tree supported 
OR in the open, (makes little difference) are about 6db inferior to a good 
vertical installation in the open, away from trees. At least the mathematics 
support this. So when Bill B. says he's 6 db down due to rain, he's no 
probably no worse off than a 50/50 loop pointed right at the guy doing the 
receiving.

Before I loose all my followers I'd have to point out there are about 6 
major advantages for the loop.  Top of the list of course is near freedom 
from the effects of the trees in the deQing of the tuned LRC common to all 
LF antennas. In my forest home this is a huge advantage. Second is ease of 
installation (maybe 100 times less time and money than Bill put into his) 
and third, resistance to the elements. Ease of tuning, stability of tuning, 
and safety to personnel below, fill out the list.

Thanks for the 'soap box' opportunity! <GG>

Bill A




>Mike touts the loop, regards to WEB's new Texas LF sig from on his
>traditional vertical, and should also mention its sharper in-plane
>directivity, a desirable quality at times and anathema at others. This
>is especially keen when applied to a 50x50 and tree tied. Hey, "If ya
>can't steer it; ya can't hear it!"
>
>I enjoy the same directivity-plus on the 10-foot square loop, but then
>it is compass maneuverable, well sorta in January or in March ice.
>
>Fine point? Not when a sig is off plane and making scratches on Argo.
>It's at those times the unidirectional vert will come thru, or yes, a
>crossed loop. Ha, is that a "cage"? Any have one?
>
>Peter
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