Topband: Loop for RX

[Tom Rauch]

> kind of a receive antenna is no better than just using an
inverted vee and
> the attenuator in the transceiver. He says he has tested
loops for receive
> with poor results.
>
> Is he right or wrong???

He is probably correct. See:

http://www.w8ji.com/magnetic_receiving_loops.htm

The only way the small loop will improve reception  (over
just using an attenuator) is if you have a strong local
groundwave noise in one direction that the loop can null.
Other than that, it is a waste of time.

It takes directivity to reduce noise if noise comes from
more than one direction. A small loop isn't very directive.

73 Tom