[Lowfer] Successful Antennas 137 Khz With Near-Field Issues

[John Andrews]

David,

During the time that I was active with my WD2XES license, I used a loop 
antenna for transmitting. I have a fairly narrow back yard, with a ton 
of oak trees behind it. With overhanging branches and the proximity of 
the house, I felt that the environmental losses with a "Marconi" type of 
antenna would be high.

A description of the antenna may be seen at:
http://www.w1tag.com/XESANT

In 2008, we had a major ice storm that caused some loss of height, but 
no big change in performance was noted. Best DX over the years that I 
ran it was Russia. European reports were common when running QRSS30 or 
slower, or the text-based WOLF mode.

The antenna is still there, and I have used it on 630m with decent 
results. Operation on 2200m is no longer possible, due to proximity to 
PLC-carrying power lines that were present for the 13 years that I ran 
WD2XES at 1 watt ERP.

John, W1TAG

On 2/25/2018 10:59 AM, David Stinson wrote:
 > Is there a list somewhere of the antennas used by
 > those successful in QSOs on 137 KC, and how they
 > have dealt with near-field problems like
 > tree-covered lots?  I've heard people say a
 > transmitting loop worked well and others say it
 > was useless.  Is there a consensus on antennas
 > with near-field obstructions?