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40m Delta Mono Loop

This document summarizes the construction details of a 40m Delta-Mono-Loop antenna. It is a vertically polarized full wavelength loop antenna that is approximately 42.2m in total length with an 11m high central pole. The antenna has a quarter wavelength diagonal feedline to enable vertical polarization and make it a good DX antenna without needing radials. Minor adjustments can be made to the lengths of the horizontal and diagonal wires to tune the antenna's resonance.

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40m Delta Mono Loop

This document summarizes the construction details of a 40m Delta-Mono-Loop antenna. It is a vertically polarized full wavelength loop antenna that is approximately 42.2m in total length with an 11m high central pole. The antenna has a quarter wavelength diagonal feedline to enable vertical polarization and make it a good DX antenna without needing radials. Minor adjustments can be made to the lengths of the horizontal and diagonal wires to tune the antenna's resonance.

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40m Delta-Mono-Loop

Height: 11m (36)

A Vertically Polarized
DX-Antenna

TOTAL
~42.20m

9.0m
(29 6)

(137 10)

RG-59
6.85m

2.20m
(7 2)

(22 6)

Total Horizontal Length


(about) 17.20m (58 1)
Insulator

Jumper
(See Text)

Insulator

RG-213

TX

Height: 2.0m (6 6)

DESCRIPTION:
A vertically polarized full wavelength loop, with more or less Omni-directional radiation (due to the low
height, requiring NO RADIALS. NOTE: though good for DX, stations within 500 miles may be stronger on a
simple dipole.

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS:
The pole should be about 12m high (minimum 11m). (394 to 36). Higher is better, but then you will
have to re-adjust the total length for resonance.
The feedpoint is located in either diagonal side near one corner of the antenna, enabling vertical
polarization. This makes the antenna an excellent DX antenna.
The length of the diagonal is not very critical and may be adjusted to help find a better fit in the space
available, but the distance from the feedpoint to the top should be one quarter wavelength.
The exact total length will vary depending on ground conditions at your QTH. Begin with 42.7m (137
10) and then shorten the horizontal leg to bring the resonance up to the desired frequency.

Adjust total length by adjusting the length of the horizontal wire. (Easiest way).

The horizontal leg of the antenna on the bottom should be 2 to 3m high (66 to 910) high enough for
humans and animals to walk under. Changes to the height will require adjusting overall length.
The insulator shown directly on the pole at the 2m level is for mechanical reasons. Secure the insulator
to the pole, and then pass the horizontal leg through the insulator, reducing sag in the horizontal leg.
The insulator in the horizontal leg near the left is an option for convenience. It enables easy adjustment
for resonance by removing or adding wire. For disassembly, disconnect one side from the insulator and
then roll the antenna as a single wire. Each time I changed my QTH, I had to re-adjust the length of the
jumper. I just let the jumper wire hang down. For permanent use, you may leave this out.
The antenna will have an impedance between 90 and 100. A quarter wavelength matching stub of
75 Ohm coax will provide a good match to 50. RG-59 is good enough for about 500w. If you want to
run more power, use RG-11.
DJ0IP; Original source: CQDL article by DL1BU, April, 1979, page 154.

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