[Lowfer] question about transmitting loop antenna

[Howell, Laurence (Shanghai/Singapore)]

Id agree ref the additional environmental losses  - 8ft was my min
height of my loop, though it did sag a bit as the trees were physically
being stressed...

Laurence
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Sent: Friday, August 17, 2007 9:14 PM
To: Discussion of the Lowfer (US, European, & UK) and MedFer bands
Subject: Re: [Lowfer] question about transmitting loop antenna

Ted,

My sense is that any gain in area from making the loop closer to ground 
will more than be eaten up by increased environmental losses. Bill 
Ashlock has suggested 6 feet as a minimum. My loop is more like 8-10 
feet above ground. It's probably also a good idea for keeping people and

animals away from the loop while transmitting.