"Mike Kaliski" writes:

I can't see any way of getting a magnetic loop antenna to work because
you need a direct DC path for power and tuning commands from the
tuning unit to the loop.

I must apologize for starting a thread that I realized would be for me a
dead end. I've not used a magnetic loop before and so easily forgot
about the need for a direct DC connection. However, the thread was
interesting and hopefully worthwhile.

Might be better to put your ingenuity to better use

Yes. Options are limited because I'm at the eighth story of a steel
high-rise, and the enamled metal outside surface material doesn't lend
itself to drilling. In any case, I don't own it and wouldn't feel right
about destroying property not mine. The window is a casement window, and
I'm now thinking of leaving it permanently ajar and gluing (silicone) on
the inside frame a piece of plexiglass with a coax feedthrough. That way
I can have light from the window, protection from the elements and not
destroy anything. Ultimately it can be removed when necessary.

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Haines Brown, KB1GRM

The window is a casement window, and
I'm now thinking of leaving it permanently ajar and gluing (silicone) on
the inside frame a piece of plexiglass with a coax feedthrough. That way
I can have light from the window, protection from the elements and not
destroy anything. Ultimately it can be removed when necessary.


If you are going to do it this way, I might suggest you use weather
stripping ( for doors, etc. ) instead of Silicone sealer. It comes in a
variety of thicknesses.... should provide a good seal for your slightly
ajar window, easily allow some RG-8X type coax through, and be a lot
easier to remove than the silicone in the future. Also, will still allow
you to open your window if need be ... just a thought.

Ed K7AAT

Haines Brown wrote:
... Options are limited because I'm at the eighth story of a steel
high-rise, and the enamled metal outside surface material doesn't lend
itself to drilling. In any case, I don't own it and wouldn't feel
right about destroying property not mine...

Have the window replaced and leave a space at the bottom
of the pane for a plexiglas feed through panel.

When you move, have the window replaced again.

Couple hundred bucks, it's done right, nothing
is destroyed.


Craig 'Lumpy' Lemke

www.n0eq.com