I'd use coax since it's easier to handle but ladder line will have less loss
but you won't be able to detect it. Twist the ladder line about a turn per
foot and any leadin pick up will be cancelled.
regards
hank wd5jfr
"Walter" wrote in message
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Ladder Line or Coax For Reception only?
I have a 500 foot SkyWire Loop Antenna, about 30 feet off the ground
and I have it fed with Coax. I will only be using it to receive
Shortwave broadcasts from 2Mhz to 30Mhz. It will never be used to
transmit.
My questions are :
(1) Will using a Ladder Line instead of Coax improve my reception?
(2) If so, where do I change to coax? Or do I just run the Ladder line
into the house and straight to the receiver?
(3) What about electrical interference since the ladder line isn't
shielded?
Thanks.
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