Re: [IRCA] 16:1 Matching Transformer for "Superloop"

["Mark Durenberger" <Mark4@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Les: Try  www.Minicircuits.com

http://www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/ModelInfoDisplay?13267504978520.5445037711796857

This puts you right on the page for a 16:1 transformer.  They're pretty 
inexpensive.

Regards,

Mark Durenberger

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From: "Les Rayburn" <les@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, January 16, 2012 3:48 PM
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Subject: [IRCA] 16:1 Matching Transformer for "Superloop"

> I've finally decided to try my hand at building a  "Superloop" antenna as 
> described in the October 2009 issue of "Popular Communications" in an 
> article by Bruce Conti.
>
> In that article he mentions a 16:1 matching transformer made from a 
> binocular ferrite core and 30 AWG wire. I've never had much luck at 
> winding my own coils. For my previous "Flag" antenna, I used 16:1 
> transformers from Mini-Circuits which performed well, but suffered many 
> failures due our frequent and intense lightning storms here.
>
> Bruce's article mentions that many amateurs are available to make these 
> coils and easily found on the Internet--but I'm having no luck.
>
> Does anyone out there know someone who makes great 16:1 transformers for 
> Superloops and would be willing to wind two of them for me? Happy to pay 
> for the service, and can send funds via PayPal or USPS money order.
> Thanks!
>
> 73,
>
> Les Rayburn, N1LF
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