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Choice of Material for Loop Antenna
Will there be a significant difference in the performance of two shielded
loop antennas (used for receive only) if the only difference between them is that one is made of copper and the other of aluminum? Does one "shield" better than the other? By performance I'm looking at depth of null, SN ratio, or overall gain. Any other comments on choice of material greatly appreciated. Thank you. Al KA5JGV |
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There is not the slightest detectable difference between copper and aluminum
shielded receiving loops except in their mechanical properties and the effects on your bank balance. If you use the loops outside in uncluttered surroundings you would very likely notice no difference in performance even if you entirely removed both shields to leave only the antenna inner wire or wires. The tuning capacitors would need to be increased in value to compensate for the missing shield capacitance. For a given loop diameter, receiving sensitivity is increased with thicker wire and fewer turns. A single turn of copper or aluminium self-supporting tube has greatest efficiency just as for a transmitting magloop. --- Reg, G4FGQ |
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