K3ND:
> I'm considering building a K9AY loop array to replace
> a reversable EWE that I've never been all that happy
> with. I'm wondering if anyone has installed one of
> these reasonably close to a tower or vertical antenna.
Stew and all,
If the K9AY loop (or any other RX loop) is placed this close to existing
structures, interaction is almost guaranteed. Careful de-tuning of the TX
antennas has a small chance of success. A workable solution is individual
loops, each oriented so its null is pointed toward the TX antenna to reduce
coupling, but detuning is still recommended.
73, Gary
K9AY
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