Topband: Small Receive Antenna

[Gene Smar]

Jeff:

     If you can elevate a shielded coax loop a bit to get it above the boys' 
play area, you will find it to be an effective RX antenna.  I built one out 
of a connectorized 25 foot length of RG-59 from Radio Shack, a couple of 
caps, two F connectors, one female BNC and an aluminum project box.  The 
rotator will allow you to <point> it at the offending noise sources and null 
them out, increasing the readability of the RX signal.  Schematics and plans 
are available from several sources on the 'net.  Good luck.


73 de
Gene Smar  AD3F


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <wb0m at flashdog.us>
To: <topband at contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 11:02 AM
Subject: Topband: Small Receive Antenna


>  Hello Everyone,
>    I am looking to add a small receive antenna to use with my
>    756ProIII for 160 and 80 meters. I have two active boys so yard
> space
>    is limited, but I can put something up relatively small and I do
> have
>    TV rotor I could use - or just "armstrong" to point in the right
>    direction for the area I want to work. I've looked at most of the
>    receive antennas out there, but am looking for some recommendations.
>  Tnx & 73,
>  Jeff/wb0m
>  Nebraska
> _______________________________________________
> 160 meters is a serious band, it should be treated with respect. - TF4M