My loop prototype learnings this summer are mainly about waterproofing and reducing intermittent performance. It’s time to move on to the final build. Read more
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Loop Transmission Line Shielding
Proper connection of my CAT7 provides loop transmission line shielding for lower noise reception at my location. My loop now performs properly on lower HF and below. Read more
Magnetic Loop Compendium – Summary of Work
For the past five years I have experimented with magnetic loop antennas. I thought it was time to publish a magnetic loop compendium of my work, complete with links to all articles. Read more
3D Printed Solutions for Magnetic Loop Antenna
Have you ever tried to attach a nut inside a small diameter tube? How about a one-of-a-kind mounting bracket? 3D printed solutions are magic. Read more
Painting PEX Pipe – Options and Approaches
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
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
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
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