Uploaded January 2022 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago

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Well this has been a stop and start project, due to work commitments it has taken me over 6 weeks to complete this antenna, but the time spent, was worth it.

I have to take my hat off to Frank and thank his for a great website (linked below) without his research and brilliant record keeping this project would not have got off the ground.
Please check it out at :
nonstopsystems.com/radio/frank_radio_antenna_SM0VPO.htm

Now for a list of what is needed and measurements please refurbs to Franks website, I have followed the plans and instructions to the letter and have manage to produce a fantastic working Spiral Loop antenna for the 80 metre band that works.

I have changed one or two parts of the design, this was to allow the introduction of a home made capacitor for higher power handling unto 200Watts and also the frame has been updated for products available today.

I managed to get some good results from this antenna and over the next month or two I will compare it with my Twin Copper Magnetic Loop.

something too look out for....perhaps.

Thanks for watching my take on this build.

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Cheers
Mike - M0MSN
P.S. do not take my word for it, give it a go for yourself.