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Loop antenna vs long wire
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Hey guys and gals, I was wondering about the benefits of a loop antenna. I have a Philco 37-116 running off a long wire antenna and while it picks up many stations, it seems to also pick up a lot of noise and static compared to my 41-250 with a built in loop antenna! Just about every station on th41-250 is quieter than the same station on the 37-116 except for strong local ones. The long wire antenna is outside  away from power lines and machinery. Would like to build  a loop antenna  for the 37-116.

Ron

Bendix 0626.      RCA 8BX5.   RCA T64
Philco 41-250.    Philco49-500
GE 201.             Philco 39-25
Motorola 61X13. Philco 46-42        Crosley 52TQ
Philco 37-116.    Philco 70
AK 35                Philco 46-350
Philco 620B.       Zenith Transoceanic B-600
Philco 60B.         Majestic 50
Philco 52-944.    AK 84


Messages In This Thread
Loop antenna vs long wire - by 462ron - 03-20-2015, 08:22 PM
RE: Loop antenna vs long wire - by Phlogiston - 03-20-2015, 10:48 PM
RE: Loop antenna vs long wire - by 462ron - 03-21-2015, 09:00 PM
RE: Loop antenna vs long wire - by Ron Ramirez - 03-21-2015, 09:39 PM
RE: Loop antenna vs long wire - by 462ron - 03-22-2015, 11:07 AM
RE: Loop antenna vs long wire - by David - 03-22-2015, 11:50 AM
RE: Loop antenna vs long wire - by 462ron - 03-22-2015, 06:22 PM
RE: Loop antenna vs long wire - by Alan Douglas - 03-23-2015, 04:24 PM
RE: Loop antenna vs long wire - by Mondial - 03-23-2015, 08:34 PM
RE: Loop antenna vs long wire - by 462ron - 03-24-2015, 06:21 PM



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