My question is this. Is there any reason why the bottom of the loop cannot be laid along the ground rather than elevated a few metres? Most designs show the bottom elevated a bit, but if laid on the
http://www.we0h.us/page3.html#S301%22 Your actual feedpoint impedance will probably differ, but the program allows you to play with various options in advance, perhaps saving some money, and certainl
I forgot I had his site mirrored. hi hi...Good to see it works. Mike-WE0H EN35hj PB237 Even in an area with very poor ground conductivity (such as mine), environmental losses will be reduced by eleva
Roger, Even in an area with very poor ground conductivity (such as mine), environmental losses will be reduced by elevating the lower conductor. I would suggest 2-3 meters as a minimum. In general, l
Got to say Id keep it off and away from any earthed or partially losses object as it does affect the Q etc, and if the fence gets wet it will detune more - 8ft was the minimum height I used - just ou
Having considered the antenna options for my small garden, I'm going to erect a TX loop antenna rather than a Marconi vertical for 136kHz: the earthing issues are removed and it is easier to build a
