[Lowfer] K9AY vs. multi turn loop

[Dale Parfitt]

Bill Ashlock wrote:

> >Anyone have any input as to which might be the better LF antenna? On the
> >K9AY
> >I would erect 2 loops and be able to switch the null N-E-S-W.
>
> Dale, since the K9AY has a cardioid pattern it would be better or equal in
> performance to the normal loop. The amount of advantage would depend on the
> relative location of offending stations or noise. Unfortunately the K9AY
> requires a lot of space.
>
> Bill A
>

Hi Bill,
Thanks- lots of space- not quite as much as my neighbor DEX though . The K9AY
is  very easy to build, so will probably hang one and compare it to the 7'
shielded loop first.

Dale W4OP