Re: [TenTec] 80m antenna suggestion

[tongaloa <tongaloa@alltel.net>]

Alfred Lorona wrote:

> Why physically complicate an antenna more than need be? Practically every
> antenna other than a simple dipole (or inverted V) involves construction and
> installation problems beyond those required to make and install a dipole.

The full wave vertical plane rectangular loop, 1/8 wave by 3/8 wave 
sides, requires
two additional insulators and two additional support 'strings'. Supports 
may be closer
together as it's only 3/8 as opposed to 1/2 wave long. IMO, it blows 
away a typical 80m
dipole at the same height as the top wire of the loop for DX. It works 
very well on 40
too and as good as a dipole on 60 and 30. Subjective, based on dipoles 
in the same place
the loop occupies now.

-bob




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