Thanks to everyone who responded about my proposed horizontal loop antenna.
I was outside today and had an idea for an antenna installation. I primarily
want to work (or try to work) some DX. This, of course, requires a low
elevation angle. A vertical would probably be a better solution due to my
21. Horizontal Loop Antenna (Kevin Shaw)
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Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2005 14:58:05 -0500
From: Kevin Shaw [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [Elecraft] Horizontal Loop Antenna
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I've been thinking
I've been thinking about what kind of antenna to put up. With my height and
deed restrictions, I'm quite limited. I've thought about putting up a
horizontal loop antenna. Basically I was planning to run some enameled
magnet wire around the perimeter of the roof (I have no plans on running
more
Kevin Shaw wrote:
I've thought about putting up a
horizontal loop antenna. Basically I was planning to run some enameled
magnet wire around the perimeter of the roof (I have no plans on running
more than 10 watts). The wire would lay under the shingles so it can't be
seen. The antenna will be 1
-Original Message-
I ran a square loop with 65' sides, up 20 feet, fed at a
corner, through EZNEC. The antenna would be a good NVIS
antenna on 80 and 40 meters, with maximum radiation straight
up on 80 and at 55 degrees on 40. It would be good for QSOs
up to a couple of hundred
Copperweld, and nearly invisible.
Dan / WG4S
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Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 2:58 PM
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Subject: [Elecraft] Horizontal Loop Antenna
I've been thinking about what kind of antenna
-Original Message-
The W0MHS Loop Skywire is a great antenna, but feed it with
some ladder line.
I should add that this is exactly how I feed mine. About 8 meters of ladder
line (450 ohms I believe), into an Elecraft 4:1 balun and then to the
KAT2/KAT100. The ladder line is
Whether you will get good results with your loop under the shingles depends
on the amount of metal flashing on the edges of your roof. Also, on the
amount of metal enclosed by it in your attic. we tried one on a Red Cross
building that had perimeter flashing and even on standoff insulators,
Kevin,
You may do better with wire through the shrubs than around the house, if
you can hide it. I know many folks have god luck with supported thin
enamel wire when they have to, but you might try something like The
Wireman #532, which is 18 gauge and black insulated. It will pull well
At 11:58 AM 2005-12-21, Kevin, N8IQ wrote:
I've been thinking about what kind of antenna to put up. With my height and
deed restrictions, I'm quite limited. I've thought about putting up a
horizontal loop antenna. Basically I was planning to run some enameled
magnet wire around the perimeter of
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