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   From: par@parelectronics.com   
      
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   > I'm quite sure the null is better than the directional antenna   
   >   
   > I have put some thought into the S-meter, i.e. detecting the null. It   
   > would be best to have   
   > a meter on the AGC, but I don't have any radios with such a tap from   
   > the factory. If I use the radio in CW mode, I could measure the AC   
   > audio level, but the null is sharp enough that I trust my ear. That is,   
   > I look at the S-meter, but the audio null is just as good.   
   >   
   > I was curious about the effect of the size of the loop, with the   
   > smaller loop  being much better.   
   The difference between a 1' and 2' loop is almost incosequential. Of more   
   importance is the depth of the nulls ( i.e. loop balance).   
      
   Your S meter IS connected to the AGC line- that is what it measures.   
      
   Dale W4OP   
      
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