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Hello Ron,

I built a pair of these loops for receiving. They work excellent.

http://www.we0h.us/505kc/Simple-RX-Loop-Antenna/

Let me know if you want to try and listen for my signal. I can put a 
beacon on the air anytime. CW or PSK-31

Mike
WE0H
WD2XSH/16



Ron T wrote:
>    I've been reading the occasional posting to the list, wondering if I could 
> find some time and money to work with.  As we do not yet have licences for 
> the 500KHz band, the best place to start would be setting up for receiving.
>
>    From my location is it likely that I could receive any amateur stations on 
> 600 metres?  Any recommendations for a relatively compact antenna?  I do have 
> a reasonably good receiver that covers the band, a Ten Tec SP-325 (crystal 
> oven oscillators).
>