> Therefore I am now thinking about running a simple Hamstick
> dipole setup for 6 meters since a loop is nothing more than
> a dipole with the ends folded around into a loop/square.
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> It should work as well as a loop, shouldn't it?
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Jacob,
Every antenna has its' own characteristics and trade-offs. You must first
decide what you want to accomplish. Then, use the antenna that gets you to
that goal.
A halo radiates equally well (within a dB or so) in all directions. It is a
bit more complex to build. See: http://www.macnaughtonart.com/halo.htm
A dipole radiates better, broadside to the antenna (a dB better than a halo)
and poorer off the ends (several dB's lower than a halo). It is the easiest of
all antennas to build. See:
http://www.wx7s.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/necwinazimuthal.jpg
Which will meet your goals? Only you can decide.
Good luck,
Ev, W2EV
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