[Lowfer] Renamed as Loop Antenna Possibilities

[Stan, W1LE]

  Hello Bill,

Sorry for the confusion. I still am impressed with your R50 at the cabin.

Are they round logs or squared logs in the walls ?

Your comments are welcome.

Standing by on Cape Cod      Stan, W1LE





On 10/9/2010 11:21 PM, Bill Ashlock wrote:
> Hey Stan,
>
> Which "Bill" are you addressing this to? I don't see the original post. I have some comments on your loop ideas (below) if you are interested.
>
> Bill A
>
>> Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 15:58:35 -0400
>> From: stanw1le at verizon.net
>> To: lowfer at mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: [Lowfer] Renamed as Loop Antenna Possibilities
>>
>>    Hello Bill,   Thanks for the details.
>>
>> One plan is to use 4 each, 50' lengths of #2AWG welding cable in a 200'
>> rectangular loop.
>> Maybe not square, but maybe 70' wide X 30' high, like yours about 10'
>> above ground
>> so I do not hang myself looking for nigh crawlers (fishing bait).
>> I am thinking more of permanent structural supports like ROHN 25 towers
>> to support everything.
>> The welding cables have  some weight, so I may support them on a
>> horizontal non metallic catenary.
>> Original plan was for 2 each tower, suspending the single loop between
>> then at an opportune LOB.
>> Definite merit to 3 towers and 2 orthogonal loops.
>>
>> I cut most of the trees down on that side of the yard and they were
>> rather short<  50'.
>> They would really whip around in the wind. Towers would be reasonably rigid.
>>
>> The ground screen I originally envisioned was 6' wide galvi chain link
>> fence material,
>> either laid on top of or buried under the loop. Maybe on the grass may
>> be better
>> because the acidic soil with acid rain will eat up the galvi/steel in a
>> couple of years.
>> At least on the grass I can easily inspect it.
>>
>> I inspected the fencing materials I can salvage and they are buried in
>> over growth.
>> Will be quite a job removing them. The dog kennel panels may be easily
>> salvaged,
>> but the dogs will get that material. And should be able to mow over it.
>>
>> The welding cable insulation is orange in color and probably goodly
>> rugged for the intended service.
>> May have to paint it to tone it down.
>>
>> Originally was planning to do all RF testing outside at the antenna feed
>> but
>> I am thinking now of just bringing the feeds to the house, any
>> combining/switching inside.
>> The shorter ISO shipping containers 8'W x 20' long x 8' high have merit and
>> are by far cheaper that any shed for the floor space. And a shielded
>> room....
>> Easy to deliver, but would take some work making pretty for the neighbors.
>> Larger military shelters are a possibility, then I could argue to the
>> taxman they are
>> not a permanent ground based shelter, but rather a vehicle accessory.
>>
>> Stan, W1LE     Cape Cod
>>
>>
>> ZZZZz
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