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Old July 27th 07, 11:33 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
[email protected] wizard12342002@yahoo.com is offline
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Default RF Exposure from Small Transmitting Loops

I am curious as to whether RF exposure concerns are greater for a
small transmitting loop [like the MFJ tuned loop] compared to a dipole
radiating the same power. It would seem that close to the loop, the
RF power density may be greater [than it would be at the same distance
from the dipole apex] since the radiating volume is smaller. Can I
just assume that the power is evenly distributed on the surface of a
sphere having a radius equal to my distance from the loop antenna,
calculate the power density on the sphere surface, and use that number
for evaluation - or are there some near-field considerations not
captured using this approach?

Thanks,

-JJ