14 Sept 2026

Magnetic loop antennas

In the past I have used magnetic loop antennas with QRP. Although the RF voltage can be very high in magnetic loops, requiring special high voltage capacitors, this is not an issue with QRP.  I have used ordinary variable capacitors or a length of coax if the loop is fixed in frequency.

Loops can be effective antennas when you are restricted for space.

The video is an example of a homemade magnetic loop although there are lots of examples on YouTube.



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