Building and testing the Loop On Ground LOG Antenna

In this episode, I construct a Loop On Ground (LOG) antenna and evaluate its performance against my terminated folded dipole. 🔥Show your Support: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?busine... SDRPlay RSP1A Software Defined Radio https://ebay.us/QsrTrX Pre-made Loop On Ground HF Receive Antenna https://ebay.us/nXVQz9 Bi-Core BN-73-302 for balun https://ebay.us/ttnwOC ============================================== 💡Have an idea for a video, submit it here https://brokensignal.tv/ ============================================== The LOG antenna is simple to build, consisting of a 60-foot wire loop and a 6.25:1 balun. I built the balun by wrapping a binocular core with two turns on one side and five turns on the other to match the loop to 75-ohm coax. For 50-ohm coax, you can increase to six turns for a proper match. I used 16-gauge wire to construct the loop, forming a 15-foot per side square on the ground, held in shape with wooden stakes. For testing, I used an SDRplay RSP1a software-defined radio and a DIY antenna switch to compare the LOG to a T2FD folded dipole. Despite both being terminated antennas, the LOG, placed outside, showed less RFI compared to the attic-mounted dipole. Surprisingly, the LOG performed well above 80 meters, sometimes outperforming the dipole due to its outdoor placement. Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means this channel may earn a small commission if you click on them and make a purchase. This helps support my work and allows me to continue creating videos, all at no extra cost to you. These affiliate programs include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network. #hamradio #amateurradio #shortwaveradio