Hi there,
I just stumbled across your site whilst looking for horizontal loop ideas. Our lofts appear to be of similar size – do you use your 25m loop for tx or rx only? What bands does it cover please?
I have recently passed the Foundation and got a call sign and would like to get into HF (down to the 40m band hopefully). Unfortunately, I am not going to be able to install an external antenna so a loft loop looks like a good compromise to me.
Many thanks.
73
Lee M6LFV
Hi Lee, thanks for dropping me a line and congratulations on the new call! I’ve used the loop (with the SG-211 auto ATU) for tx and rx on HF bands down to 40m. The feeling I get is that it’s not the greatest performer so I only use it on bands that I haven’t got covered by my multi-dipole (which has elements for 20, 17, 15 and 10m). It’s better than nothing but the multi-dipole works better for me. That said, everything is worth a go as you never know how your individual circumstances will work out. I highly recommend getting Steve Nichols’ book “Stealth Antennas” for lots of great ideas of how to set up loft antennas.
Greetings Andy,
This site was a terrific find. Hope to get more info from you regarding what trx antennas you have in loft room and what material used.
Please write back
73 de ZR1HPC
Hylton
Hi there,
I just stumbled across your site whilst looking for horizontal loop ideas. Our lofts appear to be of similar size – do you use your 25m loop for tx or rx only? What bands does it cover please?
I have recently passed the Foundation and got a call sign and would like to get into HF (down to the 40m band hopefully). Unfortunately, I am not going to be able to install an external antenna so a loft loop looks like a good compromise to me.
Many thanks.
73
Lee M6LFV
Hi Lee, thanks for dropping me a line and congratulations on the new call! I’ve used the loop (with the SG-211 auto ATU) for tx and rx on HF bands down to 40m. The feeling I get is that it’s not the greatest performer so I only use it on bands that I haven’t got covered by my multi-dipole (which has elements for 20, 17, 15 and 10m). It’s better than nothing but the multi-dipole works better for me. That said, everything is worth a go as you never know how your individual circumstances will work out. I highly recommend getting Steve Nichols’ book “Stealth Antennas” for lots of great ideas of how to set up loft antennas.
73
Andy G7UHN