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First test on the magnetic loop.
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Capacitance measurement at the highest capacity, aim was 50 pF.
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Capacitance measurements, here the capacitor is at it's lowest capacitance. Almost zero, so a very good design.
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Further assembly.
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Assembly of the capacitor with threaded rods and 3D-printed sideplates.
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Milling proces via turning table to obtain the round edge.
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Milling proces for the capacitor plates.
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Rough cut outs for the aluminium capacitor plates.
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3D-printing a part of the tripod structure for the magnetic loop.
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Upper part of the magnetic loop.
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Assembly process of the magnetic loop.
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Full structure assembly of the magnetic loop.
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First iteration for the coupling loop.
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Second iteration for the coupling loop, with a PL259 connector.
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Me presenting the design and tuning process to the team members of the local radioamateur club (ON6ZT).
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