Re: [IRCA] Dual Crate Loop?

[satya@xxxxxxxxxxxx]

Hey Chris:

When I saw the crates in Office Depot earlier this week, I was thinking
the same thing.  Their model is made to interlock with another similar
crate, which would be great for stability and aesthetics.  The larger the
loop, the higher the gain, and if you have the room to maneuver a larger
loop around, why not?  The loop will be very rectangular (maybe 15 x 28
inches), but the geometry shouldn't detract from the effectiveness.  The
spacing of the turns will increase, cutting down on the distributed
capacitance, and so you will be able to put more wire on - perhaps 130-140
feet - which will make things even better.

Let us know how it goes!

Kevin


> Kevin,
>
> Just before heading down to the local dollar store, I looked up the
> crate's
> dimensions online and thought that if two crates were stacked together
> then
> the wire was wound, you could get more gain than one crate if coupling
> directly to a receiver. If you were inductively coupling to an ultralight
> or
> larger portable radio, you would have a convenient shelf to place the
> radio
> diectly in the loop's center. So, that's what I'm going to try building
> this
> weekend provided the little QRP kit I ordered doesn't arrive before then.
> ;-)
>
> 73,
>
> Chris
>
>

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