[Lowfer] e-probe vs loop

[Alan Melia]

Gary there are a number of other parameters that need to be considered 
otherwise you may be comparing apples with bananas :-))  I assume from you 
description that the loop is untuned, and I suspect it is a single turn.

The loop sensitivity is not dependent on the height it is mounted above 
ground. The e-field probe however has sensitivity almost proportional to 
height. Also at low levels the e-field antena is likely to be screened by 
any adjacent foliage/bulidings etc  Thus raising the e-field aove these 
could make a very significant difference.  One plus point is that if the two 
antennas are untuned there will be probably little or no interaction between 
them.......this is not the case with tuned antennas.

The usual choice depends on you local environment. If you have quiet 
surroundings then you are lucky to have your choice independent of any local 
problems.

Alan
G3NYK