Painting PEX pipe gives your orange plastic loop antenna an aluminum appearance. I experimented with Krylon Fusion as well as ordinary 100% acrylic latex. Read more
Author: John VE6EY
Simpler Lighter PEX Wideband Loop
This week I created a simpler lighter PEX wideband loop. It has half the weight and better stability than my first version. Looks better, too. Read more
Loop Construction Modular Approach
Since the start, I have taken a loop construction modular approach which makes it easy to experiment with different ideas. Read more
Mostly Plastic Wideband Receiving Loop
With aluminum core PEX, we have created a mostly plastic wideband receiving loop that should survive Calgary’s weather extremes. Only time will tell how well it holds up. Read more
D-Day Radio Action 75 Years On
On the 75th Anniversary of Operation Overlord, let’s remember D-Day radio action on the beaches. Read more
Keeping Things Civil – OSC’s Empire
Keeping things civil seems to be impossible in contemporary society. Find out more about the risks of polarized politics in Empire, by Orson Scott Card. Read more
DIY Wideband Loop Rotator Concept
Here is a DIY wideband loop rotator concept that should work with either stepper or DC geared motors and cost less than $30 to build. Let’s take a look. Read more
SatNOGS Community Discovered – A New Hobby
You might enjoy learning more about the SatNOGS community, build your own low-cost satellite earth station, and listen in. It’s another use for your radio gear. Read more
Loop Rotation Options Considered
You should check out wideband loop rotation options if you plan to use the antenna for low-angle DX reception at long, medium and lower HF frequencies. What are the options? Read more
LZ1AQ Amplifier PCB Build – Try Surface Mount
Read this description of my LZ1AQ amplifier PCB build. Add a one meter loop and some CAT cable and you have a complete wideband magnetic loop that works well. Read more