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40M Delta loop antenna (horizontal) set up, part 1. Post #1093.

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If you can't view this video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWIsU1Sy3NY. Full-wavelength HF loop antennas are especially useful in high noise, urban areas.  A Delta Loof HF Antenna, whether it is a monoband project using 50 ohm coaxial cable as the feedline or a multiband affair using balanced feedline to feed the antenna, is a worthwhile project that will reward you with plenty of contacts. The antenna is fairly quiet and is a perfect antenna for NVIS (near vertical incident skywave ) applications. In this video, "DENMONKEY" provides a useful, easily understood tutorial on how to make a simple 40 meter Delta Loop HF Antenna from common materials found at the nearest home improvement or hardware store . In part 2, we'll see how our preparation pays off, as the antenna is raised to its operational height. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http