Topband: Horizontal loop for rx

[Neil G0JHC]

I'd be interested to hear the views of anyone who has experimented with a
full size (or reduced size) horizontal loop as a 160m RX Ant. I don't have
room for long Beverages, but have a number of "Flags" in varying formats and
configurations. (end-fire etc).

I have a plot left 40m x 40m where I could add a full size horizontal loop
as an extra RX antenna option. Of course this would work great if I could
get it a wavelength up, but realistically I'm limited to 10m support poles
i.e. 1/16 wave length up. Although the PC advises such an arrangement is
high angle only, I was wondering what real world experience you guys have
using anything similar as a RX option?
It would take quite a bit of effort to erect, (inc digging in 150m coax run)
so debating if it would be worth the effort.


I am mindful the only time I could hear YC0LOW was on a dipole at 30ft, the
1st year I came to 160m. There was no signal on my so called "superior" low
angle RX Antenna's at the time. I had to remove it due to RF issues as it
went too close to the TX Antenna.  How often is the high angle horizontal
RX  antenna the "winner" ... often enough to bother..or not?

Any comment appreciated.

Neil G0JHC