Hi, friend. very good. conditions at 6 m. I would like to build a loop aerial to work digital mode. like FT8 or SSB since a summit, it would be something great. I’d like you to share a plan or diagram of a light loop antenna that’s easy to assemble.
73s, HI5YJMI’ve recently built a Slim Jim for 6m but a vertical ground plane antenna might be better. These are described here:
But a loop is an alternative and one design is described here.:
This uses a plastic tube which I think you would want to cut in half. Alternatively string it between two masts or perhaps in a diamond shape from one mast and spread with two guy ropes?
Have a look at the video from Akira (Mot) JP1QEC for an interesting 6 m delta loop with a transmission line matching section. Antenna and matching section made from speaker cable.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOLJgFq9MZA
Regards,
Peter VK3PF
I made this table top 6m loop a few years ago. It worked okay. Not really useful on a summit but kinda on topic.
Here is a simple, cheap and effective loop antenna design with horizontal polarisation. I have made versions of this for 2m, 4m and 6m, which I have used successfully in various portable situations. They are super light and take about an hour to make.
