Hi Ole Buddy!
I measured the gain today between my 90 metre perimiter vertical loop
resonated on 137 khz and
my vertical system. The vertical has a 20 db gain over the loop measuring
the noise floor. Using the Decca RF pre amp with
the loop gets close to the vertical performance but with the disadvantage
of being only bi-directional. Measuring a signal
above the NF indicates the same 20 db gain by the vertical. The band is
quiet with no environmental or locally generated
noise problems.The vertical is way ahead of the loop at this QTH. The loop
is not worth considering as a TX
antenna given the above results. This recent test confirms previous
observations.
I see your still having problems with understanding how to connect up to
that loop - transformer ratios and all. Don't give up; you'll figure it out
one of these days.
Bill Ashlock
PS: I have to admit my TX loop didn't set the record distance over here this
season........... but my 1785 miles came within 35 miles of it !
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