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This article describes a loop usable from 7 - 21 mHz, using half inch copper tube 3 feet in circumference

Planning and modelling Delta Loop antennas for all the ham radio HF bands include calculated wire lengths at each mid-band

For radio amateurs seeking compact and efficient antenna solutions, particularly for restricted spaces or noise reduction, HF loop antennas present a viable option. This resource compiles several articles from the ARRL, detailing the theory, design considerations, and practical construction of various loop configurations. Topics include small transmitting loops, receiving loops, and multi-band designs, often emphasizing their performance characteristics such as directivity, bandwidth, and impedance matching. The collected articles provide insights into the comparative performance of different loop geometries, such as circular versus square loops, and discuss the impact of conductor size and tuning methods on efficiency. Practical applications are explored, including their use in portable operations, stealth installations, and urban environments where noise mitigation is critical. The content often includes construction diagrams, parts lists, and performance data derived from modeling or field tests, enabling hams to replicate or adapt the designs for their specific operating conditions.

An interesting article with many technical details on a phased delta loop array for 80 meters band includes pictures of antenna relays

A simple delta loop antenna antenna for the six metre amateur radio band

Antenna experiment - Delta Loop for 7 Mhz band by AG1LE

A german documento on magnetic loop antennas

Stacking 2 Meter Halo Antennas by Mike Fedler N6TWW

Compact and efficient magnetic loop antenna that cover from 40 to 10 meters project by G8ODE published by RSARS

A figure-8 double loop antenna

A Quad Loop antenna for 17 meter band

The Pocket Loop is a small magnetic loop antenna designed for a carry anywhere operation, it disassembles in 33 centimeters pieces that can be carried even on an attach handbag.

K9AY 160M / 80M Receiving Loop Antenna System by K7SFN

A 7MHz Full wave loop antenna in diamond shape for field day operations made with three 31 foot Jackite poles

Connecting centre fed antennas, dipoles, yagis, rhombics, loops to coaxial cable, unless care is taken, it is not difficult to end up with feeder radiation resulting in power loss and the radiation characteristics changes

A wire delta loop antenna project for six meters band

Quad and loop antennas comparisons, evaluating the impedance and gain of both antennas and considerationso n horizontal loop antennas for low bands by PA0FRI

Demonstrates the design and construction of a compact, portable multi-band mini-delta loop antenna, specifically optimized for /P (portable) operations from remote locations like Scottish islands. The resource covers the theoretical underpinnings of half-wave loops, contrasting closed and open configurations, and then details the application of a folded dipole principle to achieve a 50-ohm match for direct coax feed. It presents empirical formulas for calculating element lengths, considering the velocity factor of common wire types, and provides a detailed example for a 20m (14.175 MHz) version. The article includes a comprehensive table of dimensions and allowances for a five-band (20m, 17m, 15m, 12m, 10m) mini-delta beam, along with construction hints for the central support and balun. It specifies a 1:1 trifilar balun wound on a ferrite rod and describes the antenna adjustment process using an _MFJ-259B Antenna Analyser_. Initial test results indicate an SWR of 1:1 at resonance and a bandwidth of approximately 240 kHz on 20m, even at a low height of five feet above ground. The distinctive utility lies in its focus on a practical, easily deployable beam antenna for portable DXing, offering a viable alternative to more complex or larger arrays.

Demonstrates the construction and measurement of a single-turn HF receiving loop antenna, built from common materials like electrical conduit and lamp cord. The resource details the physical dimensions, including a 4-meter circumference, and calculates the theoretical inductance at approximately _6.4 uH_. It outlines a method for determining resonant frequencies across the 4-17 MHz range using a _C Jig_ and a _VR-500 receiver_, coupling the loop with a ferrite ring. The article also discusses the impact of receiver coupling on the loop's Q factor, noting a degradation in sharpness due to the transformer's reflected impedance. Analyzes the observed resonant frequency patterns, highlighting an unexpected rise in the loop's effective inductance at higher frequencies, particularly above 13 MHz. While some increase is attributed to distributed capacitance, the rate of rise suggests further investigation. The experimental setup provides practical insights into the challenges of maintaining high Q in simple receiving loops and offers a comparative reference for other homebrew antenna projects, such as those by _VK2TPM_.

A light and portable magnetic loop antenna with improved bandwidth and performance by HB9MTN

A magnetic loop antenna using a 28\" bicycle rim for six meter band

picture and dimensions of a coax loop antenna centered at 51.490 MHz

Alan yates vk2zay's ham radio website, homebrew construction, general electronics, high voltage experiments, amateur rocketry, and general geek stuff

How to build a super AM antenna, These plans have been used by many people, with good results.

Ham radio antennas and electronics, specialized in 1/2 wave dipole, OCF dipole, windom, full wave loop, end fed, inverted L, portable end fed antenna, long wire, SWL antenna, fan dipole, multiband dipole, G5RV and military antennas.

Article using a full wave delta loop antenna at low height, feeding methods, performance reports on 1984 QST article by W1FB and W1SE

Theory of horizontal loop antennas, as discovered by G2PL using a lowered quad antenna and theorized by ZS6AKA

An LF/VLF Portable Loop Antenna N4YWK

If you have space constraint at your QTH for a HF antenna, you can try contructing this HF magnetic loop antenna for 40-20 meters bands

Although a magnetic loop antenna(aka small loop antenna) is very compact, its efficiency is close to a half-wavelength dipole if carefully built.

Drawing and plan for an HF magnetic loop antenna

Magnetic Loop antenna for broadcasts band reception

A SQ Loop antenna for 50 MHz, project include pictures and schematic diagram

Loop antenna picture gallery

This max size magnetic loop antenna for 14 MHz with a totall circumference of 6m is designed to attach to a wall

Antenna experiment a Delta loop antenna for 7 Mhz band

A javascript online calculator for popular wire antennas, from the standard easy to build flat-top dipole, to the inverted V dipole, but also the Quad Loop, and the equilateral delta loop antenna

This is the Loop Antenna Group to Ask Your Questions, Get Answers and Information about Loop Antennas for improved your Radio Listening and Enjoyment.

An 80 meter band vertical loop antenna setup

This ia a home built Magnetic loop antenna which was used by G3BGR, indoors on 7,10 and 14Mhz. The basic idea was in Radcom 1986

An inverted triangle Delta Loop Antenna for the 40 meter band made with aluminium pipes, each element is 14,2 meters including a home made aluminium mount.

A loop antenna made with common RG-213 coax and rests on a cross made of 6 mm fibreglass rods anf a 6.5- 30MHz tune

A 27-28 Mhz quad loop antenna by Bernard Mourot F6BCU in french

A nice loop antenna project for 28 MHz with schematic diagram, construction details and a complete video instruction

A Loop Fed Array Yagi antenna for 50 MHz featuring 11 dBi gain and 23 f/b ratio. In this excellent page the author even includes a detailed drawing in DWG format, with element lenght and spacing measures, in a separa file a full list of material list needed to build this yagi antenna including source and price, the EZnec file for this antenna plan, and a lot of pictures of this LFA Yagi for 50 Mhz. A ten page PDF file containing all infos, is also available to download.

An excellently presented article on the design and construction of a medium wave DX Antenna

VK3YE magnetic loop antenna plan that cover 7 Mhz to 20 Mhz and shortening loop can work on 21 Mhz.

A delta loop antenna for the 4 meter band by GW7AAV

A complete guide to magnetic loop antenna construction, with analysis of multi-turn and single-turn magneti loops, and and insight on choosing the optimal capacitor, or homebrewing your own butterfly capacitor

Experiments on remote receiving loops antenna by Lyle Koehler, K0LR