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===MW/SW coverage=== | ===MW/SW coverage=== | ||
| − | * [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/sw_ant/2320.html AOR LA390 (via Universal website)] | + | * [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/sw_ant/2320.html AOR LA390 (via Universal website)] |
| + | * [http://www.crosscountrywireless.net/active_loop_antenna.htm Cross Country Active Loop] | ||
* [http://www.kiwa.us/pktloop.html Kiwa Pocket Loop] | * [http://www.kiwa.us/pktloop.html Kiwa Pocket Loop] | ||
* [https://hamradioshop.net/Antennen/MegaLoop-FX-Active-Loop.html MegaLoop FX] (in German) | * [https://hamradioshop.net/Antennen/MegaLoop-FX-Active-Loop.html MegaLoop FX] (in German) | ||
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* [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] | * [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] | ** [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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* [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 | * [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)] | ||
| − | * [http://kk5jy.net/LoG/ The Loop on the Ground Antenna] | + | * [http://kk5jy.net/LoG/ The Loop on the Ground (LOG) Antenna] |
| + | ** {{Thread|receive-antennas-below-30mhz|370110-160-20m-log-loop-ground.html|160-20m Loop on the Ground (LOG) Discussion}} | ||
* [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)] | * [http://www.wb5dyg.com/pdf/WB5DYG_ReceiveLoopAntenna.pdf WB5DYG Shielded Loop Antennas (PDF)] | ||
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* [http://www.qsl.net/dj3tz/loop1.html Welcome to DJ3TZ's Small Tuned Loop Antenna Page] | * [http://www.qsl.net/dj3tz/loop1.html Welcome to DJ3TZ's Small Tuned Loop Antenna Page] | ||
* [http://home.earthlink.net/~christrask/Wideband%20Loop%20Antenna%20Matching.pdf Wideband Loop Antenna Matching Networks (PDF)] | * [http://home.earthlink.net/~christrask/Wideband%20Loop%20Antenna%20Matching.pdf Wideband Loop Antenna Matching Networks (PDF)] | ||
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Revision as of 21:03, 15 June 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)
- Cross Country Active Loop
- Kiwa Pocket Loop
- MegaLoop FX (in German)
- MFJ-1886
- NTI ML060 Active Loop
- 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
- W6LVP Portable loop
- 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
- PreciseLOOP HG-1 Magnetic Loop Antenna
- 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)
- The Loop on the Ground (LOG) Antenna
- 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
- Wideband Loop Antenna Matching Networks (PDF)
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
- Active Loop Antennas Facebook page
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