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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 | ||
− | * [ | + | * [https://www.lfengineering.com/products.cfm#ELF%20Antennas LF Engineering M-607 AM BC Active Loop] |
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; C Crane Company products | ; C Crane Company products | ||
* [https://www.ccrane.com/item/ant_am_tr1/101105/terk_am_advantage Terk Advantage] | * [https://www.ccrane.com/item/ant_am_tr1/101105/terk_am_advantage Terk Advantage] | ||
* [https://www.ccrane.com/item/ant_am_twin/101105/twin_coil_ferritereg;_am_antenna_signal_booster Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna Signal Booster] | * [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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; K9AY Loop | ; K9AY Loop | ||
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===MW and/or SW coverage=== | ===MW and/or SW coverage=== | ||
− | * [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 | + | * [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] | ||
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* [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] | ||
+ | * [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] | ||
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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)] | ||
* [http://www.usantennaproducts.com/antennas/usap-aperiodic-loop-antenna/ USAP Aperiodic Loop Antenna] | * [http://www.usantennaproducts.com/antennas/usap-aperiodic-loop-antenna/ USAP Aperiodic Loop Antenna] | ||
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* [https://v3.airspy.us/product/ant-youloop-1/ YouLoop] | * [https://v3.airspy.us/product/ant-youloop-1/ YouLoop] | ||
− | ;Wellbrook Antennas | + | ; from 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] | ||
+ | * [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] | ||
+ | * [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://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/5462 eHam review of PKLoop LW antenna] | ||
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+ | ====Wellbrook Antennas==== | ||
* [http://www.wellbrook.uk.com/ Wellbrook Communications] | * [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/2780 Wellbrook ALA-1530] | ||
* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2706 Wellbrook ALA-330] | * [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2706 Wellbrook ALA-330] | ||
− | + | =====Other Wellbrook Reviews===== | |
* [http://www.dxing.info/equipment/ALA1530-vs-RFPRO-1AReview.pdf The Pixel Technologies PRO-1A and Wellbrook ALA1530 Active Loop Antennas Compared] PDF article | * [http://www.dxing.info/equipment/ALA1530-vs-RFPRO-1AReview.pdf The Pixel Technologies PRO-1A and Wellbrook ALA1530 Active Loop Antennas Compared] PDF article | ||
* [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/loop/ala1530.html Wellbrook ALA-1530-Interesting Loop for Small Gardens] | * [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/loop/ala1530.html Wellbrook ALA-1530-Interesting Loop for Small Gardens] | ||
− | + | ====W6LVP Loops==== | |
− | * [https:// | + | * [https://www.w6lvp.com/product/amplified-receive-only-mag-loop-antenna-with-power-inserter/ W6LVP Loop with Power Inserter] |
− | * | + | ** 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] |
− | * [ | + | * [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] | |
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* [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)] | ||
+ | * [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) | ||
* [http://chameleonantenna.com/ Chameleon Antennas] | * [http://chameleonantenna.com/ Chameleon Antennas] | ||
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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.dxengineering.com/parts/ico-al-705 Icom AL-705 Magnetic Loop] | ||
+ | * [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] | ||
+ | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOKsCRaRcqg Magnetic Loop Antenna for 160-40m] | ||
* [https://mfjenterprises.com/search?q=loops MFJ Loops and related] | * [https://mfjenterprises.com/search?q=loops MFJ Loops and related] | ||
+ | * [https://www.loop2er.cz/mla-s-mmt-v-3?fbclid=IwAR1tLEv0AVqHMxBgtOuCdQmrOfgXCFWWmU3Kok09riuLYcdYPOuYYb4Wb6c MLA-S (MMT) v3] | ||
* [http://www.sk-tech.sk/om0et/index.html OM0OET Ultralight Magnetic Loop Antennas] | * [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] | ||
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** [https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/14156 eHam review of the MLA-T] | ** [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.qsl.net/dj3tz/loop1.html Welcome to DJ3TZ's Small Tuned Loop Antenna Page] |
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* [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] | ||
− | + | * [https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/wall-loop-20m.511714/ Wall Loop for 20m (QRZ.com)] | |
+ | * [https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-015794 Wonder Wand Antennas WW-WL750] | ||
+ | * [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 | ||
+ | * [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/loop/loop80m.html 80 Meter Frame Antenna] | ||
==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] | ||
+ | * [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/housloop.html House Loop Antenna] | * [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/loop/housloop.html House Loop Antenna] | ||
* [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/loop/loop3.html How to Fine Tune Your Loop Antenna] | * [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/loop/loop3.html How to Fine Tune Your Loop Antenna] | ||
+ | * [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] | ||
* [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/loop/inducloop.html Inductively Coupled Loop Antenna] | * [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/loop/inducloop.html Inductively Coupled Loop Antenna] | ||
+ | * [http://www.mtmscientific.com/loop.html MTM Scientific Loop antenna plans] | ||
* [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/loop/loop5.html Use Your Closet Door as a Super Loop] | * [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] | ||
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* [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] | ||
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* [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] | ||
+ | * [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)] | ||
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* [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] | * [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) | ||
+ | * [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] | ||
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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/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] | ||
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* [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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* [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/loop/loopcompare.html Which Loop is best-Kiwa or Quantum?] | * [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/loop/loopcompare.html Which Loop is best-Kiwa or Quantum?] | ||
* [https://forums.radioreference.com/threads/zip-cord-rx-loop-in-15-minutes.383117/ Zip Cord Rx Loop in 15 Minutes] thread | * [https://forums.radioreference.com/threads/zip-cord-rx-loop-in-15-minutes.383117/ Zip Cord Rx Loop in 15 Minutes] thread | ||
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+ | ; Amateur Radio (Transmit Capable) | ||
+ | * [https://www.nonstopsystems.com/radio/frank_radio_antenna_magloop.htm#top-of-page Small Magnetic Transmitting Loop for 80-20 meters] | ||
+ | * [https://www.nonstopsystems.com/radio/frank_radio_antenna_magloop-small.htm#top-of-page Portable Small Transmitting Loop for 40-17 meters] | ||
+ | * [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==== | ====Loop Amplifiers/Kits==== | ||
* [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/loop/amamp2.html Add on Loop Amplifier] | * [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/loop/amamp2.html Add on Loop Amplifier] | ||
* [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/loop/amamp.html Amplifier for Internal Antennas] | * [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/loop/amamp.html Amplifier for Internal Antennas] | ||
+ | * [http://www.crosscountrywireless.net/high_z_antenna_amplifier.htm Cross Country Hi Z Amplifier] | ||
* [http://www.crosscountrywireless.net/loop_antenna_amplifier.htm Cross Country Wireless Loop Amplifier] | * [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] | ||
+ | * [https://active-antenna.eu/amplifier-kit/ LZ1AQ Active Antenna Amplfier] | ||
+ | * [[Media:Modified M0AYF Loop Amplifier.pdf|Modified M0AYF Amplifier (PDF)]] | ||
+ | * [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] | ||
* [https://www.sv1afn.com/en/product-category-5/2x-j310-push-pull-low-noise-hf-pre-amplifier-500-khz-54-mhz-diy-kit-2-1.html 2x J310 Push-Pull Low-noise HF pre-Amplifier (30 KHZ - 30 MHZ)] | * [https://www.sv1afn.com/en/product-category-5/2x-j310-push-pull-low-noise-hf-pre-amplifier-500-khz-54-mhz-diy-kit-2-1.html 2x J310 Push-Pull Low-noise HF pre-Amplifier (30 KHZ - 30 MHZ)] | ||
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==HF Wire Loops== | ==HF Wire Loops== | ||
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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)] | ||
− | * [ | + | * [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] | ||
+ | * [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/mla30loopantenna/ MLA30 User's Group] | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/mla30loopantenna/ MLA30 User's Group] | ||
+ | * [https://www.facebook.com/magloops 2e0ero Magnetic Loop antennas] | ||
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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!
Contents
Commercial Units
MW only
- PK Loop A-LOOP-TAM AM Antenna
- Kiwa Mediumwave Loop Experiences
- Note: Antenna has been discontinued
- LF Engineering M-607 AM BC Active Loop
- C Crane Company products
- K9AY Loop
- Impressions and a Field Test - K9AY loop antenna
- A user's review - the Wellbrook K9AY antenna
- The Wellbrook K9AY antenna
- K9AY Antenna pics
- Hard Core DX-the K9AY Loop
- Kaz Delta Antennas
MW and/or SW coverage
- Active HF Frequency Loop for Portable Scanner via eBay
- AOR LA400 (via Universal website)
- Elad Baby/Mini Loops
- Grahn ML3 (page is in German)
- KA7U - 1 Meter Loop Antenna
- The K-W180WLA Battery Powered Active Loop via rtl.sdr
- MegaLoop FX (in German)
- MFJ-1886
- MFJ-1886X 220v version of the above
- MLA-30 Magnetic Loop Antenna
- MLA-30 Plus Magnetic Loop Antenna
- NTI MLFX Active loop
- NTI ML060 Active Loop
- Palstar LA-30 Loopstick Antenna
- Passive HF/VHF Loop For Portable Scanner via eBay
- DX Engineering / Pixel RF PRO-1B Active Loop
- Sony AN-LP1 (via Universal website - discontinued)
- USAP Aperiodic Loop Antenna
- YouLoop
- from SWLing.com
- Larry’s variation of the W6LVP amplified magnetic loop antenna
- Review of the DoxyTronics 8020CA Magnetic Loop Antenna
- A preliminary review of the PK Loop C-LOOP-HDSW6-18
Wellbrook Antennas
EHam reviews of Wellbrook Antennas
Other Wellbrook Reviews
- The Pixel Technologies PRO-1A and Wellbrook ALA1530 Active Loop Antennas Compared PDF article
- Wellbrook ALA-1530-Interesting Loop for Small Gardens
W6LVP Loops
- 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
Amateur Radio Loops (transmit capable)
- AlexLoop
- Alpha Antennas Magnetic Loop Antennas page
- Build the K1FM Loop
- BTV.cz (in Czech)
- Chameleon Antennas
- Express Precise Loop
- Icom AL-705 Magnetic Loop
- Indoor 20m loop (QRZ forums)
- Magloop
- Magnetic Loop Antenna for 160-40m
- MFJ Loops and related
- MLA-S (MMT) v3
- OM0OET Ultralight Magnetic Loop Antennas
- Practical Communications
- PreciseLOOP HG-1 Magnetic Loop Antenna
- The Start - HF Copper Loop for 40, 80 and 160m
- Welcome to DJ3TZ's Small Tuned Loop Antenna Page
- WiMo Antennas and Electronics
- Wall Loop for 20m (QRZ.com)
- Wonder Wand Antennas WW-WL750
- W4OP antennas via LNR Precision
- A review of the W4OP portable magnetic loop antenna via SWLing.com
- 80 Meter Frame Antenna
Homebrew Designs
MW or MW/LW
- Active Hula Loop Antenna
- AM loop Antennas
- An unamplified 3 or 4 foot box loop (via AMANDX)
- Dave's Loops page
- Experiment with the Secondary Windings of the Coil
- Gary DeBocks Baby FSL Antenna
- How to Make A Loop Resonant to Cover the Entire AM Band
- Homebrew Box Loop Antenna
- House Loop Antenna
- How to Fine Tune Your Loop Antenna
- How to Build a Milk Crate AM Loop Antenna
- Hula Loop MW DX Antenna
- Inductively Coupled Loop Antenna
- MTM Scientific Loop antenna plans
- Use Your Closet Door as a Super Loop
- VE7SL - New LF/MF Loop
MW and/or SW
- A Magnetic Loop Antenna for SWL
- A Wide band active receiving loop
- Australian 1m Loop
- Crossed Parallel Loop Antenna Build (via Radio Hobbyist)
- DXZone-Loop Antennas
- K1FM Mini Magnetic Loop 2.0
- PA3GZK Wide Band Active Loop Receiving Antenna
- The Carpet Loop (via Hard Core DX)
- The Hermes Loop at VK1HW
- The KK5JY Porch Loop Receiving Antenna
- The Loop on the Ground (LOG) Antenna
- The Small Vertical Loop for HF Reception
- The W2PM Mini Diamond Receiving Flag
- VE1ZAC Magnetic Receive Loop
- WB5DYG Shielded Loop Antennas (PDF)
- Wellgood Loop
- 80/160m Coax Receiving Loops
- Make Your Own YouLoop (from SWLing.com)
- How to build a noise cancelling passive loop antenna
- Hack a broken VGA Cable to make a binocular ferrite core for your loop antenna
- More about hacking VGA cables to make binocular ferrite cores
- From the NZ Radio DX League
- From SWLing.com
- Ferrite Sleeve Antennas Search term on SWLing.com
- Backpack Shack 2.0-A homebrew wideband magnetic loop antenna
- Paul’s large aperture “Volleyball Net” loop antenna
- How to build a passive resonant transformer coupled loop for HF
Technical
- A Varactor Tuned Indoor Loop Antenna (PDF)
- Balanced Loop Antenna Preamp/Tuner via eHam
- Electrically Small Resonant Loop for MW (PDF)
- Electrically Small Resonant Loop for HF ((PDF)
- The G0CWT Small Tuned Loop
- HF active receiving loop antenna
- Joe Carr's Loop Antennas Handbook via Universal Radio
- Wideband Loop Antenna Matching Networks (PDF)
- Making a Receive Loop Antenna
- Modify that AM Antenna
- Using Passive Loop Antennas (PDF article)
- Which Loop is best-Kiwa or Quantum?
- Zip Cord Rx Loop in 15 Minutes thread
- Amateur Radio (Transmit Capable)
- Small Magnetic Transmitting Loop for 80-20 meters
- Portable Small Transmitting Loop for 40-17 meters
- Slinky Small Transmitting Loop
Loop Amplifiers/Kits
- Add on Loop Amplifier
- Amplifier for Internal Antennas
- Cross Country Hi Z Amplifier
- Cross Country Wireless Loop Amplifier
- Loop Amp for Hula Loop SW Radio
- LZ1AQ Active Antenna Amplfier
- Modified M0AYF Amplifier (PDF)
- RF Preamp Kit
- Wellbrook LA100LN-M (NA version)
- W6LVP Experimenter's Kit
- 2x J310 Push-Pull Low-noise HF pre-Amplifier (30 KHZ - 30 MHZ)
HF Wire Loops
- AS-SAL-30 Mark II Shared Apex Loop Array
- Full Wave Loop Antenna
- Horizontal Loop Antenna Experiments via SWLing.com
- H5ANX Mk4 Delta Loop Design (EHam)
- K4TR Full Wave Loop
- Loop Antennas (wikipedia)
- MFJ Loop Tuners
- N4KC's Skywire Horizontal Loop
- Palomar Engineers
- RadioWorks - Loop Antennas
Mailing Lists and Facebook
- Facebook groups
- Active Loop Antennas
- Loop on the Ground
- Magnetic Loop Antennas
- Magnetic Loop 2.0
- MLA30 User's Group
- 2e0ero Magnetic Loop antennas
YouTube
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