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Subject: Topband: Loop antennas
From: "Don Moth" <w2mpk@dreamscape.com>
Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2005 17:06:10 -0500
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I think some of the newer operators on 160 have the misconception that a "loop 
antenna" is a gain antenna when it really is what I call an elimination antenna 
as it nulls out the undesirable signal and allows you to hear the signal that 
is present on that frequency. I use a 10 foot tuned looper on the "LOWFER" band 
160-190 Khz and can copy "TH" in Coltsneck, NJ from Syracuse, NY running a 1 
watt beacon that I cannot copy using any of numerous other antennas. Try it but 
be sure to seal the opening at the top (exactly half way around) so no water 
enters.
Don  W2MPK

--  Don Moth  --  w2mpk@dreamscape.com  --
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