I thought it interesting to compare EMR calc with NEC-4 on my lossless octagonal loop (top tuned), 1m across on 40m in free space radiating 1W. Continue reading Small transmitting loop EMR safety – EMR Calc predictions
Category: Small Transmitting Loops
Ground effects on small transmitting loop efficiency
This article explores the radiation efficiency of a small transmitting loop (STL) using a set of NEC-4 models of a 3.14m perimeter loop on 7MHz at varying heights above ‘average’ ground. Continue reading Ground effects on small transmitting loop efficiency
Small transmitting loops and EMR safety
Small transmitting loops (STL) are often recommended for use inside buildings, on balconies and even hand held, but are they EMR safe?
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Equivalent circuit of small transmitting loop with auxiliary loop feed
A common method of feeding a small transmitting loop is to use a small auxiliary input loop. This is sometimes referred to as the “Faraday feed”, implying a shielded feed loop though many so-called shielded loops are not effective (Duffy 2007), but the loop does not need to be shielded nor does there need to be a metallic connection to the main loop.
This article looks at an equivalent circuit. Continue reading Equivalent circuit of small transmitting loop with auxiliary loop feed
Small transmitting loop – gamma match
One of the feed arrangements used for small transmitting loops (STL) is the so-called gamma match, though it is questionable if these are quite the same as matches of the same name on a linear dipole. Continue reading Small transmitting loop – gamma match
Small transmitting loop – linear circuit analysis
This article describes a linear circuit model for a small transmitting loop with auxiliary loop feed. Continue reading Small transmitting loop – linear circuit analysis
Small transmitting loop – NEC-4 analysis
This article describes a NEC-4 model for a small transmitting loop with auxiliary loop feed. Continue reading Small transmitting loop – NEC-4 analysis
Simple resonators might not appear as such initially
I have spoken in several recent articles about antennas that exhibit a simple series resonance with constant or near constant R near resonance.
Sometimes the impedance transformation used may hide that simplicity. Continue reading Simple resonators might not appear as such initially
VSWR curve of a simple series resonant antenna
This article explores a generic VSWR curve for simple series resonant matched antennas. Continue reading VSWR curve of a simple series resonant antenna
Antennas and Q
This article discusses the concept of circuit Q, its application for antennas and assessment of antenna Q. Continue reading Antennas and Q