[Milsurplus] Magnetic Field Antenna Testing

[Bill Cromwell]

Hi,

I won an antenna like that one at a hamfest last year. You might be 
amazed at it's efficiency when wet. I have been able to work DX near the 
antipodes with the radio turned off.

73 and happy April 1

Bill  KU8H

On 4/1/19 11:02 AM, B. Smith wrote:
> The weather was very nice here in Chicken Land this week end so I had a 
> chance to do some antenna testing out in the back yard and set up my 
> portable Magnetic Field Antenna "MFA".  I've posted a diagram of my 
> current "MFA" constructed of "Gutter Spout" which is easily obtained at 
> your nearest home supply dealer. I realized that the radiation 
> efficiency of this type of antenna is very low but the antenna is easily 
> set up and lends itself to portable operations. In addition  when 
> operating in a high noise RF environment the antenna can be positioned 
> for best reception to minimize noise. The hollow Gutter Spout material 
> is easy to work with and 90 degree bends are eliminated by use of 
> standard fittings - -  however sheet metal screws are necessary at the 
> joints of sections to ensure low current/voltage loss. An easy DIY project.
> 
> http://k4che.com/Tempvideo/Magnetic%20Antenna/Magnetic%20Antenna.htm
> 
> 73
> k4che
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