Topband: loops and half square antennas

[Mike Waters]

Well said, Jim. Over the years, I have heard countless hams on HF testify
how "well" they work, and how "quiet" they are.

I was almost convinced. When we first moved to this rural acreage, myself
and another ham went back in the pasture with a 100' tape deciding where we
might put one. We decided to investigate first, fortunately.

I now think that *one* of the reasons "they're so quiet" is all of the
earth loss. That loss reduces everything coming down the feedline, but does
little to enhance S/N ratio.

No matter what, people will always build low horizontal loops, double
bazookas, and j-poles. And conversely, few people will understand the real
worth of instant A-B comparison tests.

73, Mike
www.w0btu.com


On Wed, Jul 1, 2015 at 3:47 PM, Jim <wa3mej at comcast.net> wrote:

>  I have never understood this fascination with loop antennas... full wave
> or not.  Unless they are put up vertically and even then ...
>  <http://www.contesting.com/_topband>