Re: [TowerTalk] 80 or 160 loop??

["Tim Kass" <timkass@hotmail.com>]

Why not install a 80 meter Bi-Square, about same demensions as a 160M loop, 
but will have 4dB gain on 80 and 2dB gain on 160M.. 73 Tim K8WBL


> From: "Jerry Connelly" <jerryc@clinchrivercorp.com>
> Reply-To: Jerry Connelly <jerryc@clinchrivercorp.com>
> To: <TowerTalk@contesting.com>
> Subject: [TowerTalk] 80 or 160 loop??
> Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2003 19:35:33 -0500
>
> Hello all
> After a long drawn out process I have received permission from the adjacent 
> property owner
> to allow me to install one or more wire antennas over an unused abandoned 
> parking area.
> The area is fenced-in and has trees around the fence line and a couple 
> unused wooden light poles.
> My plan was to install a loop for 80m but after walking the fenceline I 
> have enough room for a 160m loop.
> Even in the antenna handbook there was no mention of a 160m loop.  Is that 
> too large for a new loop
> builder to tackle of would it even pay off.  This is new for me in several 
> ways.  Working with loops and having
> enough room to put one up.  My 75m dipole had to be kinked to fit the 
> backyard.
> I just need some advice from someone who knows from experience.
> Thanks
> JerryC
> KC8TES
>
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