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F5LCI wrote:
"The window size is abt 0.90 x 1.60 metres---." The wavelength is near 3 metres at 100 MHz. So, the long dimension of the window is slightly more than 1/2-WL. It can be considered (2) short-circuited stubs back-to-back. At the low frequency end of the band, the stubs may be near 1/4-wave and the antenna will be resonant. Feed the window frame across its narrow (0.90 metres) dimension in the centre of its 1.60m length. The frame may be shorted acress its top and bottom to resonate the loop (2 stubs) at higher frequencies for more response. Kraus advises not to expect an efficient antenna made this way because it has too little conducting materiel unless the frame is substantially fattened. Plenty of folded dipoles and unipoles do very well without a lot of conducting material. The difference must be in the feed arrangement. But, the application is for receiving, and you don`t usually need efficiency, just good signal-to-noise ratio for success. The window frame is there for a trial. With clips and feedline it can be tried. F5LCI can crank or swing his "loop" away from its closed position to see if there`s any directional advantage. It is surrounded by conducting materials which often cause directionality, intended or not. Best regards, Richard Harrison, KB5WZI |
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