I don't have a loop but I have used 600 ohm open wire line for years and
love it!

It does require good tuner or, in Cecil's designs, controlled lengths of
line, for a good match. I transition from ladder line to coax using a
current balun and bring the coax into the shack. This is about a 10 foot
run of coax. I run a KW when required and no problems in wind, rain,
snow or ice.

Deacon Dave, W1MCE
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zeno wrote:

Seems like everyone I talk to about using ladder line to my
proposed 540' horizontal skywire loop does a double take when
I say I want to use ladder line into the shack. I was curious
if there are any fans of ladderline feed systems who can
relate positive experiences, or am I about to really court
disaster here.

The ARRL antenna book says that coax to this type of antenna
is not as "multiband" friendly as was once fantasized....they
recommend ladder line.

Anyone actually have such a loop? What is your experience?


Bill, K6TAJ