I would agree. Just remember, typically a larger antenna will out-perform a
smaller antenna. Thus a full wave loop, having more wire in the air, should
out-perform a 1/2 wave dipole.
73
Bob, K4TAX
----- Original Message -----
From: "tongaloa" <tongaloa@alltel.net>
To: "Alfred Lorona" <w6wqc@dslextreme.com>; <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2004 8:40 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] 80m antenna suggestion
> 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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