{"id":281,"date":"2020-04-12T18:28:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-12T18:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joefarris.com\/index.php\/2020\/04\/12\/how-to-make-lorem-ipsum-dolor-sit-glavrida\/"},"modified":"2026-07-27T21:15:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T02:15:18","slug":"how-to-make-lorem-ipsum-dolor-sit-glavrida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joefarris.com\/index.php\/n5hdw\/how-to-make-lorem-ipsum-dolor-sit-glavrida\/","title":{"rendered":"The Making of a 2 meter Loop Antenna"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Creating a loop antenna for the 2 meter band (144-148 MHz) can be a rewarding project for ham radio enthusiasts. Here\u2019s a detailed guide on how to build one.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCopper wire: Approximately 14-16 gauge is ideal.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tInsulators: For the corners of the loop.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCoaxial cable: For connecting to your radio.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAntenna tuner: Optional, but can help with matching.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTools: Wire cutters, soldering iron, and a multimeter.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

    1. Determine the Size<\/strong>:<\/p>

      • The circumference of the loop should be about 1\/2 wavelength<\/strong> for the 2 meter band. The wavelength can be calculated using the formula: Wavelength\u00a0(meters)<\/span><\/span>=<\/span><\/span>Frequency\u00a0(MHz)<\/span><\/span><\/span>300<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>
      • For 144 MHz, the wavelength is approximately 2.08 meters<\/strong>. Therefore, the loop should be about 1.04 meters<\/strong> in circumference.<\/li><\/ul><\/li>

      • Cut the Wire<\/strong>:<\/p>

        • Cut a length of wire to create a loop with a circumference of about 1.04 meters<\/strong>. This means the length of the wire should be around 1.04 meters<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><\/li>

        • Form the Loop<\/strong>:<\/p>

          • Create a square or circular loop with the wire. If using a square design, each side will be approximately 26 cm<\/strong> long.<\/li><\/ul><\/li>

          • Attach Insulators<\/strong>:<\/p>

            • Use insulators at each corner of the loop to maintain the shape and provide a point for mounting.<\/li><\/ul><\/li>

            • Feed Point<\/strong>:<\/p>

              • Connect the coaxial cable to the feed point of the loop. You can use a simple balun<\/strong> or connect the center conductor to one side of the loop and the shield to the other side.<\/li><\/ul><\/li>

              • Mount the Antenna<\/strong>:<\/p>

                • Elevate the antenna as high as possible for better performance. You can use a mast or a tree to support it.<\/li><\/ul><\/li>

                • Testing and Tuning<\/strong>:<\/p>

                  • Use a SWR meter to check the standing wave ratio. Adjust the loop size slightly if necessary to achieve a good match.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
                    \n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
                    \n\t\t\t\t
                    \n\t\t\t\t
                    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
                    • Orientation<\/strong>: The loop can be oriented horizontally or vertically depending on your preference and the type of communication you want to achieve.<\/li>
                    • Multiple Loops<\/strong>: You can create multiple loops and connect them in parallel for increased gain.<\/li>
                    • Weatherproofing<\/strong>: If you plan to use the antenna outdoors, consider weatherproofing the connections and using UV-resistant materials.<\/li><\/ul>

                      Building a loop antenna can enhance your ham radio experience, providing good performance on the 2 meter band. Enjoy your project!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                      Consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15115,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,50],"tags":[55],"class_list":["post-281","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-n5hdw","category-workshop","tag-featured"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joefarris.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/281","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/joefarris.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/joefarris.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joefarris.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joefarris.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=281"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/joefarris.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/281\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19278,"href":"https:\/\/joefarris.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/281\/revisions\/19278"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joefarris.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15115"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joefarris.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=281"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joefarris.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=281"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joefarris.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=281"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}