[Lowfer] FW: [LUTT] Re: Part 15 antenna length=3 meters... More bad news from the FCC!

[W5JGV]

> "I have two other questions about the 3 meter limit in Section
> 15.219:
> Question:
> Is a 3 meter diameter circular loop antenna allowed?
> Answer:
> No, the total length of the antenna must not exceed 3 meters.
> Question:
> Is a square loop antenna of    3 meters per side allowed?
> Answer:
> No, the total length of the antenna must not exceed 3 meters."
>
> This is even worse bad news. This means that the *circumference* of
> the loop can be no more than 3 meters, contrary to a design I have
> seen on the Web. Phooey!
>
> John


...True, but only if you're operating on the AM BCB, between 510-1705
KC.  See 15.219.

...but the limit is 15 meters if you are operating between 160-190 KC.
See 15.217.

73,

Ralph   W5JGV - WC2XSR/13

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