[HiDARG-MEMBERS] Wire loop antenna

[Dave Green]

Ok, one thing I forgot to ask,  is the shape important?  In order to use
what trees I do have, this thing would look like a child drawing  straight
line.

73
Dave "Doc" Green
KT7DOC
541-771-1616
kt7doc at arrl.net

On Fri, Apr 17, 2020, 6:16 PM Jeff Moore <tnetcenter at gmail.com> wrote:

> My crude calculations suggest that you need around 520 ft for a wavelength
> at 160m depending on frequency.
>
> Keep in mind that's just a guideline - this won't be a resonant antenna
> and you will need a tuner.
>
> Basically, as much wire as you can get in the air is what will work.
> Making it a wavelength on a given band is more of a convenience.  As they
> say - the bigger the better!  And add "the higher the better" too!  :-)
>
> Jeff  --  KE7ACY
>
> On Fri, Apr 17, 2020 at 5:28 PM Dave Green <dgreen357 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I am looking at putting together a wire loop up on our property.  We have
>> 5 acres, so there's plenty of room but we don't have very many tall trees.
>> I am a bit confused about how much wire I need to come up with,  I have
>> been told to put up as much as possible,  but I also read that it should be
>> at wavelength.  Right now,  I have probably 350' of wire which I know isn't
>> enough,  but how much more?
>>
>> 73
>> Dave "Doc" Green
>> KT7DOC
>> 541-771-1616
>> kt7doc at arrl.net
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