ARRL

Register Account

Login Help

W3GWM

Joined: Sat, Apr 4th 1998, 00:00 Roles: N/A Moderates: N/A

Latest Topics

Topic Created Posts Views Last Activity
Low Noise Antennas Jun 6th 2018, 02:44 2 5,941 on 7/6/18

Latest Posts

Topic Author Posted On
Low Noise Antennas W3GWM on 6/6/18
The noise level on 80 meters and 40 Meters where I operate a lot has gotten so high that weak signal stations are impossible to work or even hear on nets.

I’m thinking about putting up a large loop antenna (500-1000 feet).

From speaking to others using large loops there is a reduction in noise while enhancing signal strength.

Are there other low noise antennas I should consider?

I live in the country with sufficient area to construct any type of wire antenna I’d like. Convenient trees are not available in all directions but I can attach one end to my house and the other to a tree.

One consideration, my wife does not appreciate low wires so I try to get the antennas high enough to not bother her and try to attach guy wires to the top of a 6’ fence, the house or a tree.

Back to Top

EXPLORE ARRL

Instragram     Facebook     Twitter     YouTube     LinkedIn