Simple Ham Radio Antennas

More Magnetic Loop Antenna Work (http://www.w2lj.blogspot.com/2016/07/more-magnetic-loop-antenna-work.html?m=1). Accessed on 26 July 2016, 03:10 hrs, UTC. Reporter:  Larry Makoski (W2LJ). Please click title link to read the full story. Comment: One of my favorite amateur radio websites is the QRP blog published by New Jersey ham, Larry Makoski (W2LJ).  He's always trying new things and isn't afraid to experiment with antennas, accessories, and rigs. In this post, Larry describes his progress in making a QRP magnetic loop antenna tuned by a "homebrewed" capacitor box of his own design.  Magnetic Loop antennas are excellent for space-restricted radio amateurs or for portable operations.  Tuning magnetic loop antennas can be tedious because of their narrow bandwidth. In years gone by, one could buy surplus Jennings air variable capacitors and be operational in no time.  Although these capacitors were often available, their cost discouraged many amateur...