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Smaller loops almost always need some sort of amplification and/or matching. If you are building a loop outdoors, '''Safety First'''. Make this [http://www.angelfire.com/mb/amandx/antsafety.html link] a must read. Don't become a statistic!  
 
Smaller loops almost always need some sort of amplification and/or matching. If you are building a loop outdoors, '''Safety First'''. Make this [http://www.angelfire.com/mb/amandx/antsafety.html link] a must read. Don't become a statistic!  
  
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==Commercial Units==
 
===MW only===
 
===MW only===
 
* [http://www.amradioantennas.com/am_antennas.htm PK Loop A-LOOP-TAM AM Antenna]
 
* [http://www.amradioantennas.com/am_antennas.htm PK Loop A-LOOP-TAM AM Antenna]
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* [http://www.dxing.info/equipment/kiwa_mw_loop_plimmer.dx Kiwa Mediumwave Loop Experiences]  
 
* [http://www.dxing.info/equipment/kiwa_mw_loop_plimmer.dx Kiwa Mediumwave Loop Experiences]  
 
** '''Note: ''' Antenna has been discontinued   
 
** '''Note: ''' Antenna has been discontinued   
* [http://www.dxtools.com/PRODUCTS.htm Radio Plus+ (Home of the Quantum Loop)]  
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* [https://www.lfengineering.com/products.cfm#ELF%20Antennas LF Engineering M-607 AM BC Active Loop]
* [https://www.ccrane.com/item/ant_am_tr1/101105/terk_am_advantage  Terk Advantage (via C Crane co.)]
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; C Crane Company products
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* [https://www.ccrane.com/item/ant_am_tr1/101105/terk_am_advantage  Terk Advantage]
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* [https://www.ccrane.com/item/ant_am_twin/101105/twin_coil_ferritereg;_am_antenna_signal_booster Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna Signal Booster]  
  
  
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===MW and/or SW coverage===
 
===MW and/or SW coverage===
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* [https://www.ebay.com/itm/Active-HF-Customizable-Freq-Loop-Antenna-for-Portable-Scanner-Radio-Receiver/183644720353?hash=item2ac2140ce1%3Ag%3AfOcAAOSwRWZcRFOp&LH_ItemCondition=1000%7C1500%7C2000%7C2500 Active HF Frequency Loop for Portable Scanner] via eBay
 
* [https://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/sw_ant/5051.html AOR LA400 (via Universal website)]
 
* [https://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/sw_ant/5051.html AOR LA400 (via Universal website)]
 
** [https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/12800 eHam review of AOR LA-400]
 
** [https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/12800 eHam review of AOR LA-400]
* [http://www.crosscountrywireless.net/loop_antenna_amplifier.htm Cross Country Wireless Loop Amplifier]
 
 
* [https://shop.elad-usa.com/loop-antenna/ Elad Baby/Mini Loops]
 
* [https://shop.elad-usa.com/loop-antenna/ Elad Baby/Mini Loops]
 
* [http://www.grahn-spezialantennen.de/html/ml3.html Grahn ML3] (page is in German)
 
* [http://www.grahn-spezialantennen.de/html/ml3.html Grahn ML3] (page is in German)
 
* [http://ka7u.us/2018/12/04/1-meter-loop-antenna/?fbclid=IwAR18tDIWIFgZ7LoKYHY4oCXmgghGjViguzudQsbY-b5usEblreCIi-sU3lg KA7U - 1 Meter Loop Antenna]
 
* [http://ka7u.us/2018/12/04/1-meter-loop-antenna/?fbclid=IwAR18tDIWIFgZ7LoKYHY4oCXmgghGjViguzudQsbY-b5usEblreCIi-sU3lg KA7U - 1 Meter Loop Antenna]
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* [https://www.rtl-sdr.com/the-k-180wla-a-new-low-cost-battery-powered-active-loop-antenna/ The K-W180WLA Battery Powered Active Loop]  via rtl.sdr
 
* [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)
 
* [https://mfjenterprises.com/collections/mfj-enterprises/products/mfj-1886?_pos=1&_sid=9d162eb10&_ss=r  MFJ-1886]
 
* [https://mfjenterprises.com/collections/mfj-enterprises/products/mfj-1886?_pos=1&_sid=9d162eb10&_ss=r  MFJ-1886]
 
* [https://mfjenterprises.com/collections/mfj-enterprises/products/mfj-1886x?_pos=3&_sid=9d162eb10&_ss=r MFJ-1886X]  220v version of the above
 
* [https://mfjenterprises.com/collections/mfj-enterprises/products/mfj-1886x?_pos=3&_sid=9d162eb10&_ss=r MFJ-1886X]  220v version of the above
 
** [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]
* [https://mfjenterprises.com/search?q=loops MFJ Loops and related]
 
 
* [https://www.aliexpress.com/i/33046659103.html MLA-30 Magnetic Loop Antenna]
 
* [https://www.aliexpress.com/i/33046659103.html MLA-30 Magnetic Loop Antenna]
 
** [https://swling.com/blog/2019/06/inexpensive-wideband-amplified-mag-loop-receiving-antenna-on-ebay/ Inexpensive wideband amplified mag loop receiving antenna on eBay]
 
** [https://swling.com/blog/2019/06/inexpensive-wideband-amplified-mag-loop-receiving-antenna-on-ebay/ Inexpensive wideband amplified mag loop receiving antenna on eBay]
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** [https://hamsignal.com/blog/mla-30-magnetic-loop-antenna-review-and-comparison MLA30 Magnetic Loop Antenna Review and Comparison]
 
** [https://hamsignal.com/blog/mla-30-magnetic-loop-antenna-review-and-comparison MLA30 Magnetic Loop Antenna Review and Comparison]
 
** [https://www.m0lmk.co.uk/2019/09/12/inside-the-mla-30-active-loop-antenna/ Inside the MLA-30 Active Loop Antenna]
 
** [https://www.m0lmk.co.uk/2019/09/12/inside-the-mla-30-active-loop-antenna/ Inside the MLA-30 Active Loop Antenna]
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* [https://tinyurl.com/yaw6fguj MLA-30 Plus Magnetic Loop Antenna]
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** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0_jrEpdgGI Comparison between MLA30 Plus and Original MLA30 (YouTube)]
 
* [https://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/wideant/6837.html NTI MLFX Active loop]
 
* [https://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/wideant/6837.html NTI MLFX Active loop]
 
* [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]
 
* [http://www.palstar.com/en/la30/ Palstar LA-30 Loopstick Antenna]
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* [https://www.ebay.com/itm/Passive-HF-VHF-Customizable-Loop-Antenna-for-Portable-Scanner-Radio-Receiver/401690545102?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20160323102634%26meid%3D8b3fe391cc274383afff5605556ee74b%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D183644720353%26itm%3D401690545102&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1 Passive HF/VHF Loop For Portable Scanner] via eBay
 
* [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]
* [https://www.w6lvp.com/product/amplified-receive-only-mag-loop-antenna-with-power-inserter/ W6LVP Loop with Power Inserter]
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* [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/sw_ant/3676.html Sony AN-LP1 (via Universal website - discontinued)]
** See the bottom of this page for the same loop with a T/R switch for hams
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* [http://www.usantennaproducts.com/antennas/usap-aperiodic-loop-antenna/ USAP Aperiodic Loop Antenna]
** [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://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]
 
** EHam reviews of Wellbrook Antennas
 
** [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2780 Wellbrook ALA-1530]
 
** [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2706 Wellbrook ALA-330]
 
** [http://www.dxing.info/equipment/ALA1530-vs-RFPRO-1AReview.pdf The Pixel Technologies PRO-1A and Wellbrook ALA1530 Active Loop Antennas Compared] PDF article
 
 
* [https://v3.airspy.us/product/ant-youloop-1/ YouLoop]
 
* [https://v3.airspy.us/product/ant-youloop-1/ YouLoop]
  
  
 
; from SWLing.com
 
; from SWLing.com
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* [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]
 
* [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/review-of-the-doxytronics-8020ca-magnetic-loop-antenna/ Review of the DoxyTronics 8020CA Magnetic Loop Antenna]
 
** [https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/12843 eHam reviews of the DoxyTronics Mag loop antenna]
 
** [https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/12843 eHam reviews of the DoxyTronics Mag loop antenna]
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** [https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/5462 eHam review of PKLoop LW antenna]
 
** [https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/5462 eHam review of PKLoop LW antenna]
  
===SW only===
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* [https://www.ebay.com/itm/Active-HF-Customizable-Freq-Loop-Antenna-for-Portable-Scanner-Radio-Receiver/183644720353?hash=item2ac2140ce1%3Ag%3AfOcAAOSwRWZcRFOp&LH_ItemCondition=1000%7C1500%7C2000%7C2500 Active HF Ffrequency Loop for Portable Scanner] via eBay
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====Wellbrook Antennas====
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* [http://www.wellbrook.uk.com/ Wellbrook Communications]
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=====EHam reviews of Wellbrook Antennas=====
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* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2780 Wellbrook ALA-1530]
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* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2706 Wellbrook ALA-330]
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=====Other Wellbrook Reviews=====
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* [http://www.dxing.info/equipment/ALA1530-vs-RFPRO-1AReview.pdf The Pixel Technologies PRO-1A and Wellbrook ALA1530 Active Loop Antennas Compared]  PDF article
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* [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/loop/ala1530.html Wellbrook ALA-1530-Interesting Loop for Small Gardens]
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====W6LVP Loops====
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* [https://www.w6lvp.com/product/amplified-receive-only-mag-loop-antenna-with-power-inserter/ W6LVP Loop with Power Inserter]
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** See the bottom of this page for the same loop with a T/R switch for hams
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** [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/13215 eHam Reviews of the W6LVP with T/R switch]
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* [https://www.w6lvp.com/product/w6lvp-magnetic-loop-antenna-experimenters-kit/ W6LVP Magnetic Loop Antenna Experimenter's Kit]
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* [https://www.w6lvp.com/product/w6lvp-amplified-receive-only-magnetic-loop-antenna-portable-version/ W6LVP Portable loop]
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===Amateur Radio Loops (transmit capable)===
 
* [http://www.alexloop.com/ AlexLoop]
 
* [http://www.alexloop.com/ AlexLoop]
 
* [http://alphaantenna.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=4 Alpha Antennas Magnetic Loop Antennas page]  
 
* [http://alphaantenna.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=4 Alpha Antennas Magnetic Loop Antennas page]  
 
** [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/13025 Alpha Antennas Resonant loop reviews (EHam)]
 
** [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/13025 Alpha Antennas Resonant loop reviews (EHam)]
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* [https://k1fm.us/ Build the K1FM Loop]
 
* [http://www.btv.cz/mla-t BTV.cz] (in Czech)
 
* [http://www.btv.cz/mla-t BTV.cz] (in Czech)
** [https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/14156 eHam review of the MLA-T]
 
 
* [http://chameleonantenna.com/ Chameleon Antennas]
 
* [http://chameleonantenna.com/ Chameleon Antennas]
 
** [https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/12212 eHam review of Chameleon F Loop]
 
** [https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/12212 eHam review of Chameleon F Loop]
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** [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=chameleon+loop Various YouTube reviews of Chameleon loops]
 
** [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=chameleon+loop Various YouTube reviews of Chameleon loops]
 
* [http://preciserf.com/shop/preciseloop-hg-1-express/ Express Precise Loop]
 
* [http://preciserf.com/shop/preciseloop-hg-1-express/ Express Precise Loop]
* [https://www.ebay.com/itm/402055605307?ViewItem=&item=402055605307 HF Loop Antenna (Passive)] via eBay
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* [https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/ico-al-705 Icom AL-705 Magnetic Loop]
* [https://www.qsl.net/m0ayf/G8CQX-Loop-antenna.html HF active receiving loop antenna]
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* [https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/wall-loop-20m.511714/ Indoor 20m loop (QRZ forums)]
 
* [http://www.magloop.com/ Magloop]
 
* [http://www.magloop.com/ Magloop]
 
** [https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/11165 Magloop reviews on eHam]
 
** [https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/11165 Magloop reviews on eHam]
* [http://www.sk-tech.sk/ultralight-mla-1.0.html 0MOET Ultralight Magnetic Loop Antenna]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOKsCRaRcqg Magnetic Loop Antenna for 160-40m]
* [https://www.ebay.com/itm/Passive-HF-VHF-Customizable-Loop-Antenna-for-Portable-Scanner-Radio-Receiver/401690545102?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20160323102634%26meid%3D8b3fe391cc274383afff5605556ee74b%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D183644720353%26itm%3D401690545102&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1 Passive HF/VHF Loop For Portable Scanner] via eBay
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* [https://mfjenterprises.com/search?q=loops MFJ Loops and related]
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* [https://www.loop2er.cz/mla-s-mmt-v-3?fbclid=IwAR1tLEv0AVqHMxBgtOuCdQmrOfgXCFWWmU3Kok09riuLYcdYPOuYYb4Wb6c MLA-S (MMT) v3]
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* [http://www.sk-tech.sk/om0et/index.html OM0OET Ultralight Magnetic Loop Antennas]
 
* [https://www.pracomm.store/ Practical Communications]
 
* [https://www.pracomm.store/ Practical Communications]
 
** [https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/14094 eHam review of Practical Communications Loops]
 
** [https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/14094 eHam review of Practical Communications Loops]
 
* [http://preciserf.com/shop/hg-1-preciseloop-magnetic-loop-antenna/ PreciseLOOP HG-1 Magnetic Loop Antenna]
 
* [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)]
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** [https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/14156 eHam review of the MLA-T]
 
* [http://brisdance.com/vk4amz/LOOP.html The Start - HF Copper Loop for 40, 80 and 160m]
 
* [http://brisdance.com/vk4amz/LOOP.html The Start - HF Copper Loop for 40, 80 and 160m]
* [http://www.usantennaproducts.com/antennas/usap-aperiodic-loop-antenna/ USAP Aperiodic Loop Antenna]
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* [http://www.qsl.net/dj3tz/loop1.html Welcome to DJ3TZ's Small Tuned Loop Antenna Page]
* [https://www.lnrprecision.com/loop-antennas/ 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
 
* [https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-015794 Wonder Wand Antennas WW-WL750]
 
 
* [https://www.wimo.com/magnetic-loop-antennas_e.html WiMo Antennas and Electronics]
 
* [https://www.wimo.com/magnetic-loop-antennas_e.html WiMo Antennas and Electronics]
 
** [https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6666 eHam review of the Baby Loop]
 
** [https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6666 eHam review of the Baby Loop]
 
** [https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/12952 eHam review of the Midi Loop]
 
** [https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/12952 eHam review of the Midi Loop]
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* [https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/wall-loop-20m.511714/ Wall Loop for 20m (QRZ.com)]
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* [https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-015794 Wonder Wand Antennas WW-WL750]
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* [https://www.lnrprecision.com/loop-antennas/ W4OP antennas via LNR Precision]
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** [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.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/loop/loop80m.html 80 Meter Frame Antenna]
  
 
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==Homebrew Designs==
===Homebrew Designs===
 
 
====MW or MW/LW====
 
====MW or MW/LW====
 
* [http://www.radiohobbyist.org/blog/?p=2130 Active Hula Loop Antenna]
 
* [http://www.radiohobbyist.org/blog/?p=2130 Active Hula Loop Antenna]
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* [http://earmark.net/gesr/loop/ AM loop Antennas]
 
* [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://makearadio.com/loops/index.php Dave's Loops page]
 
* [http://makearadio.com/loops/index.php Dave's Loops page]
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* [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/loop/loop2.html Experiment with the Secondary Windings of the Coil]
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* [https://swling.com/blog/2016/12/video-gary-debocks-baby-fsl-antenna/ Gary DeBocks Baby FSL Antenna]
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* [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/loop/loop1.html How to Make A Loop Resonant to Cover the Entire AM Band]
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* [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/loop/homeloop.html Homebrew Box Loop Antenna]
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* [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/loop/housloop.html House Loop Antenna]
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* [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/loop/loop3.html How to Fine Tune Your Loop Antenna]
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* [https://swling.com/blog/2017/06/how-to-build-a-milk-crate-am-broadcast-loop-antenna/ How to Build a Milk Crate AM Loop 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/hulaloop.html Hula Loop MW DX Antenna]
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* [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/loop/inducloop.html Inductively Coupled Loop Antenna]
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* [http://www.mtmscientific.com/loop.html MTM Scientific Loop antenna plans]
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* [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/loop/loop5.html Use Your Closet Door as a Super Loop]
 
* [http://ve7sl.blogspot.com/2014/10/new-lf-mf-loop.html VE7SL - New LF/MF Loop]
 
* [http://ve7sl.blogspot.com/2014/10/new-lf-mf-loop.html VE7SL - New LF/MF Loop]
 
  
 
====MW and/or SW====
 
====MW and/or SW====
 
* [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.qsl.net/m0ayf/active-loop-receiving-antenna.html A Wide band active receiving loop]
 
* [http://www.qsl.net/m0ayf/active-loop-receiving-antenna.html A Wide band active receiving loop]
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* [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/loop/1mloop.html Australian 1m Loop]
 
* [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]
 
* [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)]
 
 
* [https://pa0fri.home.xs4all.nl/Ant/Active%20antenna/Active%20receiving%20%20loop%20antenna%20eng.htm PA3GZK Wide Band Active Loop Receiving Antenna]
 
* [https://pa0fri.home.xs4all.nl/Ant/Active%20antenna/Active%20receiving%20%20loop%20antenna%20eng.htm PA3GZK Wide Band Active Loop Receiving Antenna]
 
* [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)]
 
* [https://sites.google.com/view/vk1hw/antennas/hermes-loop The Hermes Loop at VK1HW]
 
* [https://sites.google.com/view/vk1hw/antennas/hermes-loop The Hermes Loop at VK1HW]
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* [https://swling.com/blog/2020/05/guest-post-kk5jys-porch-loop-receiving-antenna/ The KK5JY Porch Loop Receiving Antenna]
 
* [http://kk5jy.net/LoG/ The Loop on the Ground (LOG) 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}}
 
** {{Thread|receive-antennas-below-30mhz|370110-160-20m-log-loop-ground.html|160-20m Loop on the Ground (LOG) Discussion}}
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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)]
 
* [http://www.wb5dyg.com/pdf/WB5DYG_ReceiveLoopAntenna.pdf WB5DYG Shielded Loop Antennas (PDF)]
* [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/coaxloop.html 80/160m Coax Receiving Loops]
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; Make Your Own YouLoop (from SWLing.com)
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* [https://swling.com/blog/2020/04/diy-how-to-build-a-noise-cancelling-passive-loop-ncpl-antenna/ How to build a noise cancelling passive loop antenna]
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* [https://swling.com/blog/2020/04/hack-a-broken-vga-cable-to-make-a-binocular-ferrite-cores-for-your-ncpl-antenna/ Hack a broken VGA Cable to make a binocular ferrite core for your loop antenna]
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* [https://swling.com/blog/2020/04/more-about-hacking-vga-cables-to-make-binocular-ferrite-cores/ More about hacking VGA cables to make binocular ferrite cores]
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; From the NZ Radio DX League
 
; From the NZ Radio DX League
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* [http://www.radiodx.com/articles/technical/antennas/w-q-aerial-tips/ W Q Loop Aerial]
 
* [http://www.radiodx.com/articles/technical/antennas/w-q-aerial-tips/ W Q Loop Aerial]
 
* [http://www.radiodx.com/articles/technical/antennas/x-band-coax-loop/ X Band Coax Loop]
 
* [http://www.radiodx.com/articles/technical/antennas/x-band-coax-loop/ X Band Coax Loop]
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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]  
* [https://swling.com/blog/2020/04/diy-how-to-build-a-noise-cancelling-passive-loop-ncpl-antenna/ How to build a noise cancelling passive loop antenna]
 
* [https://swling.com/blog/2020/04/hack-a-broken-vga-cable-to-make-a-binocular-ferrite-cores-for-your-ncpl-antenna/ Hack a broken VGA Cable to make a binocular ferrite core for your loop antenna]
 
* [https://swling.com/blog/2020/04/more-about-hacking-vga-cables-to-make-binocular-ferrite-cores/ More about hacking VGA cables to make binocular ferrite cores]
 
 
* [https://swling.com/blog/2020/04/diy-how-to-build-a-passive-resonant-transformer-coupled-loop-antenna-for-hf-reception/ How to build a passive resonant transformer coupled loop for HF]
 
* [https://swling.com/blog/2020/04/diy-how-to-build-a-passive-resonant-transformer-coupled-loop-antenna-for-hf-reception/ How to build a passive resonant transformer coupled loop for HF]
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===Technical===
 
===Technical===
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* [[Media:Electrically Small Resonant Loop for Shortwave.pdf|Electrically Small Resonant Loop for HF ((PDF)]]  
 
* [[Media:Electrically Small Resonant Loop for Shortwave.pdf|Electrically Small Resonant Loop for HF ((PDF)]]  
 
* [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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* [https://www.qsl.net/m0ayf/G8CQX-Loop-antenna.html HF active receiving loop antenna]
 
* [https://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/books/0016.html Joe Carr's Loop Antennas Handbook] via Universal Radio
 
* [https://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/books/0016.html Joe Carr's Loop Antennas Handbook] via Universal Radio
 
* [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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==Loop Amplifiers/Kits==
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; Amateur Radio (Transmit Capable)
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* [https://www.nonstopsystems.com/radio/frank_radio_antenna_magloop.htm#top-of-page Small Magnetic Transmitting Loop for 80-20 meters]
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* [https://www.nonstopsystems.com/radio/frank_radio_antenna_magloop-small.htm#top-of-page Portable Small Transmitting Loop for 40-17 meters]
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* [https://www.nonstopsystems.com/radio/frank_radio_antenna_magloop-slinky.htm#top-of-page Slinky Small Transmitting Loop]
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====Loop Amplifiers/Kits====
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* [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/loop/amamp2.html Add on Loop Amplifier]
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* [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/loop/amamp.html Amplifier for Internal Antennas]
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* [http://www.crosscountrywireless.net/high_z_antenna_amplifier.htm Cross Country Hi Z Amplifier]
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* [http://www.crosscountrywireless.net/loop_antenna_amplifier.htm Cross Country Wireless Loop Amplifier]
 
* [https://rhelectronics.net/store/diy-kit-of-active-amplifier-magnetic-hf-antenna-3mhz-30mhz-for-hula-loop-shortwave-radio.html Loop Amp for Hula Loop SW Radio]
 
* [https://rhelectronics.net/store/diy-kit-of-active-amplifier-magnetic-hf-antenna-3mhz-30mhz-for-hula-loop-shortwave-radio.html Loop Amp for Hula Loop SW Radio]
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* [https://active-antenna.eu/amplifier-kit/ LZ1AQ Active Antenna Amplfier]
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* [[Media:Modified M0AYF Loop Amplifier.pdf|Modified M0AYF Amplifier (PDF)]]
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* [https://www.mikeselectronicparts.com/product/rf-preamplifier-kit/  RF Preamp Kit]
 
* [https://www.loop-antennas.com/wellbrook/ALA100LN-M  Wellbrook LA100LN-M (NA version)]
 
* [https://www.loop-antennas.com/wellbrook/ALA100LN-M  Wellbrook LA100LN-M (NA version)]
 
* [https://www.w6lvp.com/product/w6lvp-magnetic-loop-antenna-experimenters-kit/ W6LVP Experimenter's Kit]
 
* [https://www.w6lvp.com/product/w6lvp-magnetic-loop-antenna-experimenters-kit/ W6LVP Experimenter's Kit]
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** [https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6817 eHam review of the K4TR Full Wave Loop (80m)]
 
** [https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6817 eHam review of the K4TR Full Wave Loop (80m)]
 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loop_antenna Loop Antennas (wikipedia)]
 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loop_antenna Loop Antennas (wikipedia)]
* [http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-933 MFJ-933 Loop Tuner]
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* [https://mfjenterprises.com/search?q=loop+tuner MFJ Loop Tuners]
 
* [https://www.donkeith.com/n4kc/article.php?p=12&fbclid=IwAR391Zl1D5vCalYdeaWTko3a1kOc1nmp_E8BX_ycdIfapDkOZ-C6LDIHsTA N4KC's Skywire Horizontal Loop]
 
* [https://www.donkeith.com/n4kc/article.php?p=12&fbclid=IwAR391Zl1D5vCalYdeaWTko3a1kOc1nmp_E8BX_ycdIfapDkOZ-C6LDIHsTA N4KC's Skywire Horizontal Loop]
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* [https://palomar-engineers.com/ Palomar Engineers]
 
* [http://www.radioworks.com/nloop.html RadioWorks - Loop Antennas]
 
* [http://www.radioworks.com/nloop.html RadioWorks - Loop Antennas]
  
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/magneticloop20/ Magnetic Loop 2.0]
 
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/magneticloop20/ Magnetic Loop 2.0]
 
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/mla30loopantenna/ MLA30 User's Group]
 
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/mla30loopantenna/ MLA30 User's Group]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/magloops 2e0ero Magnetic Loop antennas]
  
 
==YouTube==
 
==YouTube==

Revision as of 15:14, 13 January 2021

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!

Commercial Units

MW only


C Crane Company products


K9AY Loop


Kaz Delta Antennas


MW and/or SW coverage


from SWLing.com


Wellbrook Antennas

EHam reviews of Wellbrook Antennas
Other Wellbrook Reviews


W6LVP Loops


Amateur Radio Loops (transmit capable)

Homebrew Designs

MW or MW/LW

MW and/or SW


Make Your Own YouLoop (from SWLing.com)


From the NZ Radio DX League


From SWLing.com


Technical


Amateur Radio (Transmit Capable)


Loop Amplifiers/Kits


HF Wire Loops

Mailing Lists and Facebook

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