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If u use a SWR meter u vibe checking ur antenna (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 4 months ago by einfach_orangensaft@sh.itjust.works to c/science_memes@mander.xyz
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[–] einfach_orangensaft@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (2 children)

i found a calculator for split rings and one with a outer diameter of 66cm and a trace width of 60mm would resonate at 27MHz and needs about 14pF of capacitance on the split of the gap

[–] skillissuer@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

this is just small-ish magloop

i've seen some people make magloops out of bike rims, it's similar sized. the smaller it is the lower radiation resistance, higher currents and voltage on capacitor, narrower bandwidth, and lower efficiency. i don't remember how it scales but efficiency goes up fast with size, 1m dia magloop is already better. downside is that tuning becomes impossible on higher bands (capacitance required for this is below minimum capacitance of capacitor that you have)

[–] skillissuer@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

but what if you put another split ring inside it, it'll be different

[–] einfach_orangensaft@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

i could be wrong but i think the calculator already includes the inner ring https://srrcalculator.blogspot.com/p/calculator.html

[–] skillissuer@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 4 months ago

okay i see now