Re: [IRCA] Crate Loop Completed
Hi Steve, The crate I used was the Sterlite #1692 White (same one Kevin used in his article). My nearby Home Depot carries this crate and the price was just $4.88 . 73, Chris -Original Message- From: irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com]on Behalf Of Steve Ratzlaff Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 8:36 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America; ultraligh...@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] Crate Loop Completed Hi Chris, Great report on your new Crate Loop, and thanks for giving the details. But using your "project benefits" as a guide, the Sterilite #1693 crate that I just purchased from Wal-Mart may not be as suitable after all. Since the loop can't be wound around the sides of the crate, the loop has to be wound around the top and bottom. That would nullify your #3 and #4 points since the top is covered by the wire and the crate is thus not suitable for placing anything inside it. You didn't mention what specific crate you used, but it must have been similar to the model Kevin used, Sterilite #1692. 73, Steve ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Crate Loop Completed
Hi Chris, Great report on your new Crate Loop, and thanks for giving the details. But using your "project benefits" as a guide, the Sterilite #1693 crate that I just purchased from Wal-Mart may not be as suitable after all. Since the loop can't be wound around the sides of the crate, the loop has to be wound around the top and bottom. That would nullify your #3 and #4 points since the top is covered by the wire and the crate is thus not suitable for placing anything inside it. You didn't mention what specific crate you used, but it must have been similar to the model Kevin used, Sterilite #1692. 73, Steve - Original Message - From: "Chris Knight" To: "IRCA List" Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 7:17 PM Subject: [IRCA] Crate Loop Completed I completed my Crate Loop project yesterday when the 365pF cap (C-V365) arrived. The Crate Loop works great with both my Sony 7600 and GE Superadio 3. It has gain which easily beats a Terk Loop. The 570 Cuban Reloj was heard against local 560-KLZ IBOC (which was easily nulled with the loop) and 1220-XEB was in with an armchair copy. The number of turns Kevin recommended was perfect. Adding or subtracting turns was not necessary. The benefits of this project were: 1. I didn't have to measure and saw various pieces of wood or PVC pipe since the Crate Loop is wound on a pre-built form. 2. The Crate Loop is small so my wife won't complain. 3. I can store my books in it when not using it. 4. Unlike the Terk Loop, one can easily place the radio in the inside center or on top. There are many more coupling possibilities. 5. The cost of materials was less than a Terk Loop or any other loop I can think of (the crate was under 5 bucks)...and...best of all... 6. I built it myself :-) Thank you to Kevin for coming up with the versatile Crate Loop idea and taking the time to share it with the rest of the DX community. Kudos to you! 73. Chris Knight Fort Lupton, Colorado ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Crate Loop Completed
Hey Chris: Thanks for the report - I'm glad it's working well for you! 73 - Kevin S Bainbridge Island, WA > I completed my Crate Loop project yesterday when the 365pF cap (C-V365) > arrived. The Crate Loop works great with both my Sony 7600 and GE > Superadio > 3. It has gain which easily beats a Terk Loop. The 570 Cuban Reloj was > heard > against local 560-KLZ IBOC (which was easily nulled with the loop) and > 1220-XEB was in with an armchair copy. The number of turns Kevin > recommended > was perfect. Adding or subtracting turns was not necessary. > > The benefits of this project were: > > 1. I didn't have to measure and saw various pieces of wood or PVC pipe > since > the Crate Loop is wound on a pre-built form. > 2. The Crate Loop is small so my wife won't complain. > 3. I can store my books in it when not using it. > 4. Unlike the Terk Loop, one can easily place the radio in the inside > center > or on top. There are many more coupling possibilities. > 5. The cost of materials was less than a Terk Loop or any other loop I can > think of (the crate was under 5 bucks)...and...best of all... > 6. I built it myself :-) > > Thank you to Kevin for coming up with the versatile Crate Loop idea and > taking the time to share it with the rest of the DX community. Kudos to > you! > > 73. > > Chris Knight > Fort Lupton, Colorado > > > > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the > original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the > IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers > > For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > > To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > > ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Crate Loop Completed
I completed my Crate Loop project yesterday when the 365pF cap (C-V365) arrived. The Crate Loop works great with both my Sony 7600 and GE Superadio 3. It has gain which easily beats a Terk Loop. The 570 Cuban Reloj was heard against local 560-KLZ IBOC (which was easily nulled with the loop) and 1220-XEB was in with an armchair copy. The number of turns Kevin recommended was perfect. Adding or subtracting turns was not necessary. The benefits of this project were: 1. I didn't have to measure and saw various pieces of wood or PVC pipe since the Crate Loop is wound on a pre-built form. 2. The Crate Loop is small so my wife won't complain. 3. I can store my books in it when not using it. 4. Unlike the Terk Loop, one can easily place the radio in the inside center or on top. There are many more coupling possibilities. 5. The cost of materials was less than a Terk Loop or any other loop I can think of (the crate was under 5 bucks)...and...best of all... 6. I built it myself :-) Thank you to Kevin for coming up with the versatile Crate Loop idea and taking the time to share it with the rest of the DX community. Kudos to you! 73. Chris Knight Fort Lupton, Colorado ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
