On Jan 21, 9:57*pm, "Spin" wrote:
If i were to construct a square receiving loop antenna for the am bcb that
is 24" or more per side..... how important would the guage of the wire be &
also solid versus stranded wire? Antenna would be used indoors.

Doesn't matter much. Maybe a slight difference in Q with thin
vs fat wire, but overall no big deal.
I've got loops made from thin copper motor wire, and also
one from insulated #14 gauge stranded house wire. They all work.
From a mechanical standpoint I think a diamond is easier
to deal with..
Here is one of my favorite designs for a cheap simple PVC
loop. You can slap one together pretty fast. Kind of like PVC
tinker toys.. :/ You do have to drill the holes, but that's easy.
http://home.comcast.net/~nm5k/loop5.jpg