Does a folded dipole antenna have the same low noise
characteristics as
a loop antenna?


Yup, the same as a standard Dipole.


Assume you meant: "the same as a standard loop."?


Yes, I hope that he meant "loop" instead of "dipole" . I still would
like to hear from others on this, too. I am re-considering my planned
installation of a loop now, in favor of the tactically easier to install
folded dipole, if I can maintain that low noise charactistic.

Ed K7AAT



Ed