Re: Topband: coax loops - the age old question...

["Rick Karlquist" <richard@karlquist.com>]

Missouri Guy wrote:
> You should use a preamp, preferably with a BCB filter and/or some
> tuning at its input.  15db gain is probably adequate.
>
> 73,
> Charlie, N0TT
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The loop described in my NCJ article is a square 5 feet on
a side.  Because of the high efficiency feed, it does not
require an outboard preamp.  You should however, turn on
the internal preamp in your radio.

Rick N6RK

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