12-04-2024, 02:50 PM
It could be hit or miss getting a salvaged loop to resonate for the desired station and it will require some sort packaging to look good in the home...
I suggest looking in Amazon for a Kaito, Tecsun or similar that provides a two wire connection to the radio antenna/ground AND has a tuning condenser of its own. The choice if it has an RF amplifier can be determined if the home is well shielded like concrete, stucco, stone, brick or in the basement. An amplified loop can have a longer cable to the radio and be placed near a window.
Be sure there is an option to turn off the RF amplifier, helpful if there is a lot of RF noise in the home. Most commercial loops have a elegant finished look. I, would avoid those that are brightly colored but that is me...
If it is unsatisfactory Amazon may allow a return...
FWIW The larger the area of the loop the more sensitive and directive it will be...
GL
Chas
I suggest looking in Amazon for a Kaito, Tecsun or similar that provides a two wire connection to the radio antenna/ground AND has a tuning condenser of its own. The choice if it has an RF amplifier can be determined if the home is well shielded like concrete, stucco, stone, brick or in the basement. An amplified loop can have a longer cable to the radio and be placed near a window.
Be sure there is an option to turn off the RF amplifier, helpful if there is a lot of RF noise in the home. Most commercial loops have a elegant finished look. I, would avoid those that are brightly colored but that is me...
If it is unsatisfactory Amazon may allow a return...
FWIW The larger the area of the loop the more sensitive and directive it will be...
GL
Chas
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