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** See the bottom of this page for the same loop with a T/R switch for hams | ** See the bottom of this page for the same loop with a T/R switch for hams | ||
** [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/13215 eHam Reviews of the W6LVP with T/R switch] | ** [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/13215 eHam Reviews of the W6LVP with T/R switch] | ||
+ | ** [https://swling.com/blog/2017/09/larrys-variation-of-the-w6lvp-amplified-magnetic-loop-antenna/ Larry’s variation of the W6LVP amplified magnetic loop antenna] via SWLing.com | ||
* [http://www.wellbrook.uk.com/ Wellbrook Communications] | * [http://www.wellbrook.uk.com/ Wellbrook Communications] | ||
** EHam reviews of Wellbrook Antennas | ** EHam reviews of Wellbrook Antennas | ||
** [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2780 Wellbrook ALA-1530] | ** [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2780 Wellbrook ALA-1530] | ||
** [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2706 Wellbrook ALA-330] | ** [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2706 Wellbrook ALA-330] | ||
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+ | ; from SWLing.com | ||
+ | * [http://swling.com/blog/2016/11/review-of-the-doxytronics-8020ca-magnetic-loop-antenna/ Review of the DoxyTronics 8020CA Magnetic Loop Antenna] | ||
+ | * [http://swling.com/blog/2016/11/a-preliminary-review-of-the-pk-loop-c-loop-hdsw6-18/ A preliminary review of the PK Loop C-LOOP-HDSW6-18] | ||
+ | ** [https://swling.com/blog/2018/01/a-follow-up-review-of-the-pk-loop-c-loop-hdsw6-18-antenna/ A follow up on the PK Loop C-LOOP-HDSW6-18 Antenna] | ||
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* [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/sw_ant/3676.html Sony AN-LP1 (via Universal website - discontinued)] | * [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/sw_ant/3676.html Sony AN-LP1 (via Universal website - discontinued)] | ||
* [https://www.lnrprecision.com/store/LOOP-Antennas-c21016177 W4OP antennas via LNR Precision] | * [https://www.lnrprecision.com/store/LOOP-Antennas-c21016177 W4OP antennas via LNR Precision] | ||
+ | ** [https://swling.com/blog/2017/09/a-review-of-the-w4op-portable-magnetic-loop-antenna/ A review of the W4OP portable magnetic loop antenna] via SWLing.com | ||
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** [http://www.radiointel.com/anthooploop2.htm AltaAzimuth 'Hoop Loop' Project Version 2] | ** [http://www.radiointel.com/anthooploop2.htm AltaAzimuth 'Hoop Loop' Project Version 2] | ||
* [http://www.angelfire.com/mb/amandx/loop.html An unamplified 3 or 4 foot box loop (via AMANDX)] | * [http://www.angelfire.com/mb/amandx/loop.html An unamplified 3 or 4 foot box loop (via AMANDX)] | ||
+ | * [http://www.qsl.net/m0ayf/active-loop-receiving-antenna.html A Wide band active receiving loop] | ||
+ | * [https://swling.com/blog/2018/01/guest-post-backpack-shack-2-0-a-homebrew-wideband-magnetic-loop-antenna/ Backpack Shack 2.0-A homebrew wideband magnetic loop antenna] via SWLing.com | ||
+ | * [http://www.radiohobbyist.org/blog/?p=2340 Crossed Parallel Loop Antenna Build] (via Radio Hobbyist) | ||
* [http://makearadio.com/loops/index.php Dave's Loops page] | * [http://makearadio.com/loops/index.php Dave's Loops page] | ||
+ | * [http://www.rhelectronics.net/store/diy-kit-of-active-amplifier-magnetic-hf-antenna-3mhz-30mhz-for-hula-loop-shortwave-radio.html DIY Kit of an Active Amplifier for a Magnetic HF Antenna] | ||
* [http://www.dxzone.com/catalog/Antennas/Loop/ DXZone-Loop Antennas] | * [http://www.dxzone.com/catalog/Antennas/Loop/ DXZone-Loop Antennas] | ||
* [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/loop/hulaloop.html Hula Loop MW DX Antenna] | * [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/loop/hulaloop.html Hula Loop MW DX Antenna] | ||
* [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/loop/index.html Loop Antennas (via Hard Core DX)] | * [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/loop/index.html Loop Antennas (via Hard Core DX)] | ||
* [http://www.frontiernet.net/%7Ejadale/Loop.htm Loop Antennas (courtesy Minnesota DX Club)] | * [http://www.frontiernet.net/%7Ejadale/Loop.htm Loop Antennas (courtesy Minnesota DX Club)] | ||
+ | * [https://swling.com/blog/2017/07/video-pauls-large-aperture-volleyball-net-magnetic-loop-antenna/ Paul’s large aperture “Volleyball Net” loop antenna] via SWLing.com | ||
* [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/hidden/carploop.html The Carpet Loop (via Hard Core DX)] | * [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/hidden/carploop.html The Carpet Loop (via Hard Core DX)] | ||
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* [http://www.ve1zac.com/A%20New%20Homebrew%20Magnetic%20Receive%20Loop%20at%20VE1ZAC.htm VE1ZAC Magnetic Receive Loop] | * [http://www.ve1zac.com/A%20New%20Homebrew%20Magnetic%20Receive%20Loop%20at%20VE1ZAC.htm VE1ZAC Magnetic Receive Loop] | ||
+ | * [http://www.wb5dyg.com/pdf/WB5DYG_ReceiveLoopAntenna.pdf WB5DYG Shielded Loop Antennas (PDF)] | ||
* [https://www.george-smart.co.uk/projects/wellgood_loop/ Wellgood Loop] | * [https://www.george-smart.co.uk/projects/wellgood_loop/ Wellgood Loop] | ||
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* [http://www.kr1st.com/swlloop.htm A Magnetic Loop Antenna for SWL] | * [http://www.kr1st.com/swlloop.htm A Magnetic Loop Antenna for SWL] | ||
* [http://www.eham.net/articles/18699 Balanced Loop Antenna Preamp/Tuner] via eHam | * [http://www.eham.net/articles/18699 Balanced Loop Antenna Preamp/Tuner] via eHam | ||
+ | * [https://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/books/0016.html Joe Carr's Loop Antennas Handbook] via Universal Radio | ||
* [[Making a Receive Loop Antenna]] | * [[Making a Receive Loop Antenna]] | ||
* [http://g0cwt.co.uk/magloops/new_page_2.htm The G0CWT Small Tuned Loop] | * [http://g0cwt.co.uk/magloops/new_page_2.htm The G0CWT Small Tuned Loop] | ||
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* [http://www.eham.net/articles/10738 H5ANX Mk4 Delta Loop Design (EHam)] | * [http://www.eham.net/articles/10738 H5ANX Mk4 Delta Loop Design (EHam)] | ||
* [http://www.qsl.net/ylradio/homebrew.html#LOOP Full Wave Loop Antenna] | * [http://www.qsl.net/ylradio/homebrew.html#LOOP Full Wave Loop Antenna] | ||
+ | * [https://swling.com/blog/2017/08/horizontal-loop-antenna-experiments/ Horizontal Loop Antenna Experiments] via SWLing.com | ||
* [http://www.radioworks.com/nloop.html RadioWorks - Loop Antennas] | * [http://www.radioworks.com/nloop.html RadioWorks - Loop Antennas] | ||
Revision as of 21:33, 14 February 2018
The idea of constructing loops for receiving radio signals is almost as old as the industry itself. Always popular with MW DXers, HF loops have gradually been gaining acceptance. Although signal nulling with such loops is always a difficult challenge, their lower noise characteristics are a big plus for folks in noisy environments, such as condos or apartments. Smaller loops almost always need some sort of amplification and/or matching. If you are building a loop outdoors, Safety First. Make this link a must read. Don't become a statistic!
Contents
MW only
MW/SW coverage
- AOR LA390 (via Universal website)
- Bonito ML200 Active Loop
- Bonito ML052 Active Loop (in German)
- These are likely clones of the above from Universal Radio
- NTI ML052 Active Loop
- NTI ML060 Active Loop
- Kiwa Pocket Loop
- MFJ-1886
- Palomar LA1 (via Universal website - discontinued)
- DX Engineering / Pixel RF PRO-1B Active Loop
- W6LVP Loop with Power Inserter
- See the bottom of this page for the same loop with a T/R switch for hams
- eHam Reviews of the W6LVP with T/R switch
- Larry’s variation of the W6LVP amplified magnetic loop antenna via SWLing.com
- Wellbrook Communications
- EHam reviews of Wellbrook Antennas
- Wellbrook ALA-1530
- Wellbrook ALA-330
- from SWLing.com
- Review of the DoxyTronics 8020CA Magnetic Loop Antenna
- A preliminary review of the PK Loop C-LOOP-HDSW6-18
SW only
- Alpha Antennas Magnetic Loop Antennas page
- Chameleon Antennas
- MFJ Loops page
- Sony AN-LP1 (via Universal website - discontinued)
- W4OP antennas via LNR Precision
- A review of the W4OP portable magnetic loop antenna via SWLing.com
Homebrew Designs
- A Varactor Tuned Indoor Loop Antenna (PDF)
- Active Hula Loop Antenna
- Altazimuth 'Hoop Loop' project
- An unamplified 3 or 4 foot box loop (via AMANDX)
- A Wide band active receiving loop
- Backpack Shack 2.0-A homebrew wideband magnetic loop antenna via SWLing.com
- Crossed Parallel Loop Antenna Build (via Radio Hobbyist)
- Dave's Loops page
- DIY Kit of an Active Amplifier for a Magnetic HF Antenna
- DXZone-Loop Antennas
- Hula Loop MW DX Antenna
- Loop Antennas (via Hard Core DX)
- Loop Antennas (courtesy Minnesota DX Club)
- Paul’s large aperture “Volleyball Net” loop antenna via SWLing.com
- The Carpet Loop (via Hard Core DX)
- VE1ZAC Magnetic Receive Loop
- WB5DYG Shielded Loop Antennas (PDF)
- Wellgood Loop
Technical
- A Magnetic Loop Antenna for SWL
- Balanced Loop Antenna Preamp/Tuner via eHam
- Joe Carr's Loop Antennas Handbook via Universal Radio
- Making a Receive Loop Antenna
- The G0CWT Small Tuned Loop
- Welcome to DJ3TZ's Small Tuned Loop Antenna Page
HF Wire Loops
- Loop Antennas (wikipedia)
- H5ANX Mk4 Delta Loop Design (EHam)
- Full Wave Loop Antenna
- Horizontal Loop Antenna Experiments via SWLing.com
- RadioWorks - Loop Antennas
Yahoo Groups and Facebook
- Loop Antennas
- SkyWires
- Magnetic Loop Antennas Facebook page
Back to Antennas
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