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* [http://www.radiohobbyist.org/blog/?p=2340 Crossed Parallel Loop Antenna Build] (via Radio Hobbyist)
 
* [http://www.radiohobbyist.org/blog/?p=2340 Crossed Parallel Loop Antenna Build] (via Radio Hobbyist)
 
* [http://www.dxzone.com/catalog/Antennas/Loop/ DXZone-Loop Antennas]
 
* [http://www.dxzone.com/catalog/Antennas/Loop/ DXZone-Loop Antennas]
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* [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/loop/housloop.html House Loop Antenna]
 
* [https://k1fm.us/2015/07/k1fm-mini-magnetic-loop-2-0/ K1FM Mini Magnetic Loop 2.0]
 
* [https://k1fm.us/2015/07/k1fm-mini-magnetic-loop-2-0/ K1FM Mini Magnetic Loop 2.0]
 
* [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)]  
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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]
 
* [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.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/loop/loop80m.html 80 Meter Frame Antenna]
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* [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/loop/coaxloop.html 80/160m Coax Receiving Loops]
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; From the NZ Radio DX League
 
; From the NZ Radio DX League
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; From SWLing.com
 
; From SWLing.com
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* [https://swling.com/blog/tag/ferrite-sleeve/ Ferrite Sleeve Antennas]  Search term on SWLing.com
 
* [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]
 
* [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]
 
* [https://swling.com/blog/2017/07/video-pauls-large-aperture-volleyball-net-magnetic-loop-antenna/ Paul’s large aperture “Volleyball Net” 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]  

Revision as of 20:09, 16 May 2020

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!

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