[Lowfer] Loop Ideas ?

[Mike WE0H]

Use that to build a TX loop aka Ashlock Loop.

Mike
WE0H


Peter Barick wrote:
> Gents,
> Re: Help on Loop Design
>
> I have a quanity of 1/2 in. hard line and am thinking of making a LF loop with it -- naturally. Need to get going on the outdoor work before the chill sets in. So the loop will need a frame and mounting post. Now is the time, 80 degs. today.
>
> I presently have a 12 foot multi-turn loop setup for 600 meters. That stays as is.
> I'd like to setup another for 1750M with this hardline. Here's some questions:
>
> 1) Is a 10ft D. a good size or is more better?
> 2) What about 2 turns in a 10 foot dia.?
> 3) Is tuning needed or just coupled into the feedline with a 2:1 (?) turns core?
> 4) if tuning is desired, does one measure the L of the loop and compute the C to series tune it to freq?
>
> Any pertinent ideas welcome  ;-)
>
> Peter