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
Series: Mostly Plastic Wideband Loop
A wideband magnetic receiving loop made mostly from plastic, and the LZ1AQ amplifier.
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
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
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
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
Initial Wideband Loop Testing
My initial wideband loop testing shows reasonable MW and Lower HF performance, but I need to address shielding and impedance matching to prevent the CAT7 from acting as an antenna. Read more
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
Loop Prototype Learnings during Summer
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