For the lower hf bands especially would a full wave loop work better
horizontally on 4 60' towers or vertically on 2 60' towers with the top of
the loop at 60' and the lower part at 40' or 30'? For multiband use would
you feed it with a balanced line or coax? 60' is about the tallest towers I
would have room for on a 300X300' lot.
Also at hf frequencies does height above sea level or height above average
terrain matter most? I am talking about 600 above sea level or 450' above
sea level? Would there be much difference? Is there any need for ground
radials on a loop? I know verticals need a good ground plane but would a
loop? This is in central Texas. What about south Florida where the
elevation is barely above sea level? Trying where to retire and have good
hf results. I cannot have a great hf antenna where I live now for the
lowest bands. WB5OXQ
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