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Loop antenna vs long wire
462ron
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03-21-2015, 10:00 PM
Thanks Phlo, yes the variable IF does help some but my set with the loop antenna still seems quieter. I know Philco had a special loop antenna for the 37-116 so I would like to try a fabricate something similar if I had the specs and dimensions of one.
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Loop antenna vs long wire - by 462ron - 03-20-2015, 09:22 PM
RE: Loop antenna vs long wire - by Phlogiston - 03-20-2015, 11:48 PM
RE: Loop antenna vs long wire - by 462ron - 03-21-2015, 10:00 PM
RE: Loop antenna vs long wire - by Ron Ramirez - 03-21-2015, 10:39 PM
RE: Loop antenna vs long wire - by 462ron - 03-22-2015, 12:07 PM
RE: Loop antenna vs long wire - by David - 03-22-2015, 12:50 PM
RE: Loop antenna vs long wire - by 462ron - 03-22-2015, 07:22 PM
RE: Loop antenna vs long wire - by Alan Douglas - 03-23-2015, 05:24 PM
RE: Loop antenna vs long wire - by Mondial - 03-23-2015, 09:34 PM
RE: Loop antenna vs long wire - by 462ron - 03-24-2015, 07:21 PM



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