[3830] K9FD shielded loops

[Ward Silver]

> Saw some talk about the above mentioned rx loops for low band.  Can 
>  some one point to the source for this antenna design.. ?
> joe k8fc

The design is available in the Compendium from the Low-Band Monitor, a
collection of useful back issue articles.  Send email to:

lance at diac.com

to inquire about price.

The actual design isn't anything devastatingly different from other
articles on shielded loops except for using hardline.  The hardline is a
nice touch because the shielding is 100% and the stiffer cable holds its
shape well.  I adapted mine to work on 80 and 160 with a 12-Volt cable
feed to switch a reed relay between a pair of trimmer caps.  Works great
for stuff out to about 2500 miles - or longer as my EA8BH QSO indicates.

73, Ward N0AX


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