[TowerTalk] Reduced size receiving antennas

[Gene Fuller]

Hi Larry -

I'm using a dual, phased, four direction pennant system with 70 foot loops 
on 40, 80 and 160. I find that it's still very effective in the broadcast 
band, so I would guess that the loops would still be good at half the size, 
just smaller output voltage. In fact it might be a little more effective on 
40. I had not planned on using it on 40 but found it very effective for 
cutting down the QRN from central U.S. during the summer.

Gene / W2LU


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "K3VX" <k3vx at verizon.net>
To: <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 9:19 AM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Reduced size receiving antennas


>
> TTers,
>
> Has anyone built a reduced size version of the K9AY terminated loop(s)?
>
> If so what are the consequences (besides the obvious reduction in capture 
> area).
>
> Same question for pennants and flags.
>
> The reason for the question is a very long and skinny  backyard.
>
> TIA and 73
>
> Larry K3VX
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