[Antennaware] Two K9AY Rx Loops - with loop center offset

K9AY k9ay at k9ay.com
Tue Feb 3 02:02:11 EST 2009


Flam,

There will be no problem using two separate reversible-direction loops. The
loops are so small (electrically) that there is very little coupling, even
when placed close to one another.

73, Gary
K9AY



> Hi
>
> A question about the K9AY Terminated Rx Loop.
>
> Please see this drawing of lot:
> http://home.cbkn.dk/dx/RxLoop.Map1.GIF
>
> RxLoop #1 (east/west) is already constructed (one single loop) and theres
no
> room to add a north/south because of trees of each side (very narrow lot).
> However, theres a small clearing (10m x 2m) at the location marked RxLoop
> #2.
>
> Question:
> 1) What would the drawbacks be with this 2 loop construction versus the
> original construction with both loops at the same center?
> 2) Could any coupling, between the loops, be minimized with loops placed
> like this?: http://home.cbkn.dk/dx/RxLoop.Map2.GIF
>
>
> Kind regards
> OZ1AXG Flam
>
> Rx Loop Project notes/descrition:
> http://home.cbkn.dk/dx/k9ay.htm
>
>
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