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Re: [TowerTalk] another 160/80m rx loop question

To: "r miles" <greenacres113@charter.net>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] another 160/80m rx loop question
From: "Rick Karlquist" <richard@karlquist.com>
Reply-to: richard@karlquist.com
Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2009 13:03:46 -0700 (PDT)
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r miles wrote:
> I am considering a semi- commercial loop. Sold by a ham. 8' diamond for rx
> on 160m/80m. I'm using an OCF on 160m at 50' & an 80m half square now. My
> problem is rx.I work what I hear but I would like to hear better.  I plan
> to put it on a 5-6' tower & rotate it. I'd use a pre-amp. This will go to
> my K3.
> ...
> What I'm asking is anyone using a rx diamond [pvc with coax inside & a
> matching network]? What do you use as a pre -amp? Anyone rotating theirs?
> A pennant or large wire loop is impractical in my case. 8 towers,guys,2
> mono verticals and shrubbery is enough to mow around. I want as simple as
> possible  rx loop.
> k9il

See:

http://www.n6rk.com/loopantennas/pacificon.pdf

I don't find it necessary to use a preamp.

Rick N6RK

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