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344 p a r t V : h i g h - F r e q u e n c y A n t e n n a s f o r S p e c i a l i z e d U s e s<br />

Figure 14.6B Loopstick antenna.<br />

Radio direction-finding (RDF) has long been a major application for the small loop<br />

antenna, especially in the lower-frequency bands. Chapter 24 is devoted to the use of<br />

loops and other antenna types specifically for RDF purposes.<br />

Today, the use of these small loops has been extended into the general receiving<br />

arena, especially on the low frequencies (VLF through lower HF range). In this application<br />

they are often physically quite large (compared, for instance, to the receiver they<br />

are apt to be used with) and require many turns of wire to develop the necessary signal

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