[Lowfer] Loop Orientation

[Bill Ashlock]

>Bill:
>Re the erection of Mike's EW Loop, I've seen others comment
>about loop orientation on the reflector.  What is your thoughts
>about the square versus diamond configuration?  If you stick
>with the conventional 2500 sq ft (50X50) dimensions, can you
>estimate the advantage of the diamond pattern?
>This pattern might offer me and better compromise in terms of
>available sapce in the yard versus better ability to get a signal
>out of Ohio.  The apex of the diamond would, at 49 feet, meet
>the intent of part 15?

Tom, we kind of touched on the problem of excessive height a couple of days 
ago with a diamond orientation. Peter and I questioned how one would turn a 
50/50 square loop (which fits within the hypothetical legal cylinder) to 
form a diamond. .....OR, maybe the cylinder looks something like the Leaning 
tower of Pizza? <G> After all we ARE talking about "maximum length" of a 
geometric object (the complete loop). I don't recall any words to the effect 
that the "length" had to be measured straight up.

>Where do you put the feed point?

Anywhere you want since the current is very close to being the same at all 
points around the loop.

Keep shooting the questions out, Tom. All the loopers (verticalers too), I'm 
sure, will be happy to help in any way we can.

Bill

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