[Lowfer] 185.300 again

[Bill Ashlock]

>Maybe a nice quiet 50x50 RX loop is in order for the Grabber?

If it aint broke don't fix it! Except for minor glitches Methinks Steve has 
done exceptionally well with this antenna since its installation. Ask Larry 
and some of the other guys in Steve's neck of the woods that try to compete.

Problems for big loop RX are:
1. They are directional but non-rotatable.
2. They need to be tuned and have a narrow bandwidth.
3. They tend to have poorer S/N than typical 6ft to 10ft loops when one has 
multiple neighborhood noise sources (such as you and I have). With a smaller 
loop you can be much more selective on the location that provides the least 
noise.
4. Loop size (once >6ft) is usually of no advantage. Who needs more signal 
once they see 2 uv or so at the noise floor?

Bill

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