Hi Chris,

Thanks for your comments.

Was hoping I may have been able to use the same loop on top band and
80 but seems not.

Perhaps back to my doublet then.  Would have to bend the ends round a
bit but that will do both bands, fed with open wire and a ballanced
tuner.

Thanks again for your comments.



On 30 Sep 2005 at 11:58, Christopher Moore wrote:

> Keith,
> Several years ago I had a 160 meter loop up in some trees around my
> property.  The average height was around 15 feet, but the antenna
performed
> reasonably well on top band.  Unfortunately it was less than
satisfactory
> on 80 meters.
>
>
> Much will depend on the finguration of your property and available
> supports.  The 160 loop is around 560 feet around, so you would
need a
> square with 140 feet on a side.  For 80 meters, you'd probably do
well with
> a dipole if you could get it up high enough.
>
> Good luck
> 73
> Chris w1gm


Keith

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