Wow, that sounds like a lot of power to an indoor antenna! Have not tried
it but would just about bet that with that much power in the attic you are
going to be into everything - lights, phones, computers, stereo, and most
everything else. Would also be a bit concerned about hot spots on the
antenna. Would also suspect that it is going to play like a typical indoor
antenna for reception and the DX will be few and far between. Is this going
into a single floor home attic? Not much can be done to help an 80 meter
antenna 12 feet off the ground.
On the flip side, if that is all you can put up, then go for it! It is
better to be on with a compromise antenna than not at all! I would be a
little cautious with the amp on that antenna though.
Good luck and 73 de
Mike / W8DN
----- Original Message -----
From: <Dinsterdog@aol.com>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2003 4:51 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] 80M attic loop
> Thinking of putting up a 80M attic loop. Just want to cover the DX
windows
> from 3.500-3.800MHz. Can anyone suggest a design?......I plan on running
my
> Alpha 99 with it- Curious as to what the 2:1 band width might be as I want
to
> avoid a tuner and also if any thing can be done to make the angle more
favorable
> for DX........................any suggestions welcomed at
dinsterdog@aol.com.
>
> 73 Paul N0AH
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