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loop ant.in my garage

Aug 13th 2018, 15:57

WB8VMW

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My garage is 30ft +20ft and I would like to put up a loop ant. inside. Do I need to make the sides straight or can I run the wires zig zag around the inside to make the loop as big wire wise as possible?
Aug 13th 2018, 16:46

W1VT

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Typically it works best to enclose as much area as you can with with wires--a circle is a little better than a square is a little better than a rectangle is a little better than a triangle.

Zak Lau W1VT
ARRL Senior Lab Engineer
Aug 14th 2018, 05:54

WB8VMW

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Thanks, after I get it set up and working I will let you know how it works and then anyone that wants to get a ant. out of the ice and snow in winter has an option.

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