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Locked Loops at 45 degree angle


 

I've read about the two different orientations of loop antennas:? either vertical or horizontal.

What happens inbetween those two extremes for transmit or receive? Are inbetween orientations useful for anything?


 

Sometimes the minimum coupling to the prevalent local interference source can be achieved by tilting the loop, so it is at some inbetween orientation for the best SNR. Usually still fairly close to vertical.
In my experience, nulling out interfering distant stations on MW or SW doesn't require tilting the loop, the best null is always with the loop being vertical.
This is relevant to RX only loops, I can not say much about benefits of tilting TX loops.

73, Mike AF7KR


 

Thanks, Mike.? I have a lot of loopiness to learn, although some already suggest I'm an expert (at loopiness).