[Lowfer] E-Probe Discussion

[n8tl]

On 13-01-22 08:52 PM, John Bruce McCreath wrote:
> Hi Tom, Lowfers,
>
> Mitch, of MP fame, built me an e-probe in exchange for some transmitting mica caps I had.  I have the unit mounted
> on an eight foot length of 3/4 inch PVC electrical conduit above my PV array on the garage roof.  It's about 20 feet
> above ground, pretty much in the clear.  The shield of the RG-6 feed line is bonded to the aluminum frame which
> supports the PV array, which of course is grounded.
>
> In the three weeks or so that I've been using it, I've been quite impressed with its performance.  I do a lot of Navtex
> dxing and had been using a delta-loop of 111 feet per side, series tuned and transformer coupled to the feed line.
> The e-probe seems to be pulling in most of the stations that the loop did, save for a few along the Pacific coast.
> For someone in a situation like yourself, it will allow you to still be an active listener/watcher.
>
> 73, J.B., VE3EAR
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JB:

Thanks for providing me your experience re e-probe.

HNY and best regards,

Tom N8TL