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This receive only loop covers a frequency range of about 5 MHz to 22 MHz and is built from readily available parts.

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

A german documento on magnetic loop antennas

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

Bill Rinker, W6OAV, handcrafted this compact magnetic HF loop from copper and pvc plumbing supplies, a 12 volt motor, and some teflon sheets. He's had great reports with it.

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.

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

A magnetic loop antenna for 7 Mhz by ZL1BJQ

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

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

Comparison of performance between an indoor random wire versus a magnetic loop using psk31

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

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

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

A magnetic loop antenna working from 30 to 15 meters with 100W

An Experimental, High-efficiency, Graphic-Tunable Magnetic Loop antenna and loop controller in a 52 pages PDF presentation with drawings and pictures

A monster magnetic loop antenna for 160 meters band. This Magnetic loop is optimized for 1840 Khz + 50 Khz. PDF Article published on La Radiospecola 10.22

Article about small magnetic loop antennas with notes on realization of magnetic loops for several HF bands and the six meter band

Magnetic loop for 20 to 6 metres pedestrian mobile by VK3YE

An home made magnetic loop antenna project using a military surplus 150pf capacitor by KF5CZO

Here is a well documented plan of a 20m-10m compact magnetic loop antenna. Article includes lots of pictures and technical details published by KP4MD

The performance of a small magnetic loop can be improved constructing it larger, thicker or both. The antenna is covering from 12 Megahertz to 32 megahertz and adding a 156 Pico farads ceramic capacitor it resonates on the 40 meters band. by PY1AHD

A magnetic loops for HF pedestrian mobile project by VK3YE

Windows Magnetic Loop antenna design software by DG0KW in Detusch

A motor tuned magnetic loop antenna that can work from 14 MHz to 30 MHz

A system designed to automatically tune small transmitting magnetic loop antennas, particularly beneficial for **contest operations** where rapid frequency changes are common. The core of the system involves a PC-based control application, AutoCap, written in C#, which monitors antenna SWR via an external meter and commands a motor interface to adjust the loop's variable capacitor. The software is compatible with Windows and Linux via the Mono framework, offering a graphical user interface for monitoring system status, SWR, power, and motor commands. Key components include one or more magnetic loop antennas equipped with DC or stepper motors for capacitor adjustment, an SWR meter with data output (such as the Telepost LP-100A or a homebrew serial/USB SWR meter), the AutoCap PC software, and a motor interface. The most effective motor interface utilizes an **Arduino-based controller** with custom firmware, providing precise control over both simple DC motors and stepper motors, and supporting features like motor braking for finer adjustments. The system allows for configurable SWR thresholds, pulse widths, and motor effort settings to optimize tuning speed and resolution. Optional radio integration provides frequency hints, enabling the algorithm to learn the relationship between motor actions and resonant frequency, thereby speeding up initial tuning responses. The software also supports antenna profiles, allowing operators to save and recall specific configurations for different loops, including accumulated frequency hint data.

Magnetic Loop Antennas for The Radio Operator with Limited Space, a two part series of articles on how to construct a magnetic loop antenna, including directions on selecting high voltage tuning capacitor

Magnetic Loop Antenna for 20/15m with Remote Tuning by George Szymanski

Schematic diagram and description of a magnetic loop antenna that works from 10 to 20 meters band, made from junk

Operating magnetic loop antennas requires careful consideration of RF safety, particularly regarding near-field magnetic field intensity. This resource presents calculations for magnetic field strength (H-field) at various distances from a magnetic loop, emphasizing that the H-field is significantly higher than the E-field in the near-field region due to the inductive nature of the radiating element. It provides specific formulas and examples for determining safe operating distances based on power levels and loop dimensions, crucial for compliance with RF exposure limits. The analysis compares calculated H-field values against FCC and ICNIRP maximum permissible exposure (MPE) limits for controlled and uncontrolled environments. It demonstrates that even at QRP power levels (e.g., 5W), the H-field can exceed MPE limits within a few feet of the antenna, necessitating greater separation distances than often assumed for electric field considerations. The practical application of these calculations helps amateur radio operators configure their stations to ensure personnel safety and regulatory compliance when deploying compact, high-Q magnetic loop antennas.

Testing performances of indoor antenna. A comparison of a magnetic loop antenna vs a classic wire dipole done using wsprlite on 30 meters band.

Digital radio mondiale DRM products, measuring tools, Magnetic field probes, RF power meters, Broadband loop antennas, DRM devices and services

A magnetic loop antenna for the VHF band, featuring a high gain that can be compared to a quarter wave vertical antenna

A NEC Model Comparative Analysis of Physical Orientation and Performance. The small magnetic loop is a useful compromise antenna for limited space and portability. For this reason, the magnetic loop antenna is a practical high frequency antenna solution for the restricted space of apartment dwellers

Antennas and Accessories for Satellite Radio and AM FM HD Short Wave Radio, satellite antenna, shortwave magnetic loops.

Experimentig magnetic loop antennas for VHF and HF by M0UKD

A low-cost SWR meter project based on Arduino that works with AutoCap automatic antenna tuner for magnetic loop antennas

Magnetic Loop antenna for 20 to 80 meters band using home made butterfly condensator kit

Octagonal magentic loop antennas that work from 20 to 10 meters with pictures and efficiency reports by G1KEA

A few pictures of an homebrew magnetic loop RTX antenna project, working from 30 to 12 meters with excellent results

Home-Made Magnetic Loop Antenna for 30 Meters by WA8LMF

Home made remote tuner for magnetic loop antenna by M5FRA G8FRA

Such kind of omnidirectional antenna gives the possibility to be QRV with horizontal polarisation, as commonly used for the CW and SSB section of the 2m band. This actual design shows a 1.3:1 bandwidth of about 150kHz, centered to 144.200MHz.

A considerably shortened Magnetic Loop antenna with performance of a single conductor text book magnetic loop.

Home made portable magnetic loop antenna