Using a magnetic loop antenna in a modern building

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This post 2574 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas.

Radio amateurs living or working in deed-restricted properties face difficult antenna options.

Sometimes, a magnetic loop antenna can get you on the air. But as Carl (M0SZT) points out magnetic loop antennas have severe limitations if you operate from a modern, steel-concrete building.

Here are some of Carl's observations:

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