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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. | + | * [http://www.crosscountrywireless.net/active_loop_antenna.htm Cross Country Active 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) | ||
* [http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-1886 MFJ-1886] | * [http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-1886 MFJ-1886] | ||
** [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/13724 eHam review of the MFJ-1886] | ** [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/13724 eHam review of the MFJ-1886] | ||
* [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/sw_ant/6427.html NTI ML060 Active Loop] | * [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/sw_ant/6427.html NTI ML060 Active Loop] | ||
| + | * [http://www.palstar.com/en/la30/ Palstar LA-30 Loopstick Antenna] | ||
* [https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-rf-pro-1b DX Engineering / Pixel RF PRO-1B Active Loop] | * [https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-rf-pro-1b DX Engineering / Pixel RF PRO-1B Active Loop] | ||
** [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/9441 eHam reviews of the PRO-1B] | ** [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/9441 eHam reviews of the PRO-1B] | ||
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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://www.w6lvp.com/product/w6lvp-magnetic-loop-antenna-experimenters-kit/ W6LVP Magnetic Loop Antenna Experimenter's Kit] | ||
* [https://www.w6lvp.com/product/w6lvp-amplified-receive-only-magnetic-loop-antenna-portable-version/ W6LVP Portable loop] | * [https://www.w6lvp.com/product/w6lvp-amplified-receive-only-magnetic-loop-antenna-portable-version/ W6LVP Portable loop] | ||
** [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 | ** [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 | ||
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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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===SW only=== | ===SW only=== | ||
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* [http://chameleonantenna.com/ Chameleon Antennas] | * [http://chameleonantenna.com/ Chameleon Antennas] | ||
* [http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Categories.php?sub=1&ref=53 MFJ Loops page] | * [http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Categories.php?sub=1&ref=53 MFJ Loops page] | ||
| − | * [http://preciserf.com/shop/ | + | * [http://preciserf.com/shop/hg-1-preciseloop-magnetic-loop-antenna/ PreciseLOOP HG-1 Magnetic Loop Antenna] |
* [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] | ||
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* [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)] | ||
| + | * [http://www.sk-tech.sk/ultralight-mla-1.0.html 0MOET Ultralight Magnetic Loop Antenna] | ||
* [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://ve7sl.blogspot.com/2014/10/new-lf-mf-loop.html VE7SL - New LF/MF 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)] | ||
* [https://www.george-smart.co.uk/projects/wellgood_loop/ Wellgood Loop] | * [https://www.george-smart.co.uk/projects/wellgood_loop/ Wellgood Loop] | ||
Revision as of 12:56, 8 October 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
- MegaLoop FX (in German)
- MFJ-1886
- NTI ML060 Active Loop
- Palstar LA-30 Loopstick Antenna
- 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 Magnetic Loop Antenna Experimenter's Kit
- 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)
- 0MOET Ultralight Magnetic Loop Antenna
- 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
- VE7SL - New LF/MF 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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