How to Loop Your Church or Hall
We have some very specific suggestions about how a Church can get started immediately providing an
inductive loop for their Members who use hearing aids with “T” switches. This is a practical plan which can
be started immediately at almost no cost. There are three requirements:
The only expense should be for the amplifier and a coil of wire. The amplifier we suggest for most Churches
can be tried at no cost. We suggest obtaining a Satellite III loop amplifier without the remainder of the kit.
The amplifier alone is currently priced at $700. The supplier, Oval Window Audio, provides a 30-day
satisfaction guarantee. The link for this amplifier is:
http://www.ovalwindowaudio.com/satellitespec.htm
Another way to conduct a trial is to obtain a “loaner” amplifier from your denomination or other organization.
Unitarian Universalist Congregations should check with the Coordinator for Accessibility Concerns:
DGreenstein@uua.org
Other denominations and organizations probably have “loaner” programs. Check with yours. We will
provide links to any others on this web page if we are given the information.
The First Unitarian Church of Niagara has an amplifier which is available as a loaner at no cost to any
Church or other organization in our area. This is a part of our offer to help anyone plan and install a
temporary, and eventually permanent, inductive loop. Our loaner system is the complete Satellite III system
which we recommend. Contact us to arrange to try this loaner system in your hall.
When you have obtained an amplifier a temporary inductive loop must be built in your hall. Use standard 14
gauge stranded insulated wire which is available everywhere. Use a color which will blend in best when it is
permanently installed. Place it temporarily in a loop around the outside perimeter of the hall using masking
tape to keep it in place. We suggest it be laid on or near the floor except where it can go over doors to keep
it from being a tripping hazard. The exact location depends on the hall. Try placing it near where it would be
located permanently. Placing a temporary loop in a moderately sized hall should not take more than a few
hours of work.
We do not encourage obtaining individual receivers for this temporary installation. If none of your Members
have hearing aids with "T" switches, you should not set up a temporary loop. They need to be present when
the loop is laid so they can immediately report how it works and to help direct any adjustments needed. Do
not even tape it down until it is first tried and proved to be working.
The only cost for this temporary trial loop needs to be for a coil of wire if you obtain a “loaner” amplifier. This
same wire can eventually be used for the permanent installation. Even this cost for the trial can be avoided
if you use our "loaner" system since it included a temporary wire. Next the temporary loop needs to be tried
under real conditions.
Try it through a full actual Church service or meeting encouraging as many people as possible who have
hearing aids with "T" switches to attend. Their reaction will tell you if you want to proceed to permanently
install the loop and purchase an amplifier to drive it. Do not worry about the personal listening units for
those without hearing aids with "T" switches until you have a system working for those who do. These can
later be made from low cost parts or purchased. Neck loops are not a part of this system.
We will be glad to help any Congregation or organization with the requirements listed above set up an
inductive loop. We will come to your facility to work with you if needed. Feel free to contact us:
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Niagara
639 Main Street
P.O. Box 2566
Niagara Falls, NY 14302
Phone (716) 285-8381 or (716) 754-2830
Email uuniagara@yahoo.com
We have some very specific suggestions about how a Church can get started immediately providing an
inductive loop for their Members who use hearing aids with “T” switches. This is a practical plan which can
be started immediately at almost no cost. There are three requirements:
- At least one Member who will advocate to make this work so Members of the Congregation can
participate more fully. - At least one Member using a hearing aid with a "T" switch who is willing to be part of the team.
- A commitment from the Congregation to include Members with impaired hearing.
The only expense should be for the amplifier and a coil of wire. The amplifier we suggest for most Churches
can be tried at no cost. We suggest obtaining a Satellite III loop amplifier without the remainder of the kit.
The amplifier alone is currently priced at $700. The supplier, Oval Window Audio, provides a 30-day
satisfaction guarantee. The link for this amplifier is:
http://www.ovalwindowaudio.com/satellitespec.htm
Another way to conduct a trial is to obtain a “loaner” amplifier from your denomination or other organization.
Unitarian Universalist Congregations should check with the Coordinator for Accessibility Concerns:
DGreenstein@uua.org
Other denominations and organizations probably have “loaner” programs. Check with yours. We will
provide links to any others on this web page if we are given the information.
The First Unitarian Church of Niagara has an amplifier which is available as a loaner at no cost to any
Church or other organization in our area. This is a part of our offer to help anyone plan and install a
temporary, and eventually permanent, inductive loop. Our loaner system is the complete Satellite III system
which we recommend. Contact us to arrange to try this loaner system in your hall.
When you have obtained an amplifier a temporary inductive loop must be built in your hall. Use standard 14
gauge stranded insulated wire which is available everywhere. Use a color which will blend in best when it is
permanently installed. Place it temporarily in a loop around the outside perimeter of the hall using masking
tape to keep it in place. We suggest it be laid on or near the floor except where it can go over doors to keep
it from being a tripping hazard. The exact location depends on the hall. Try placing it near where it would be
located permanently. Placing a temporary loop in a moderately sized hall should not take more than a few
hours of work.
We do not encourage obtaining individual receivers for this temporary installation. If none of your Members
have hearing aids with "T" switches, you should not set up a temporary loop. They need to be present when
the loop is laid so they can immediately report how it works and to help direct any adjustments needed. Do
not even tape it down until it is first tried and proved to be working.
The only cost for this temporary trial loop needs to be for a coil of wire if you obtain a “loaner” amplifier. This
same wire can eventually be used for the permanent installation. Even this cost for the trial can be avoided
if you use our "loaner" system since it included a temporary wire. Next the temporary loop needs to be tried
under real conditions.
Try it through a full actual Church service or meeting encouraging as many people as possible who have
hearing aids with "T" switches to attend. Their reaction will tell you if you want to proceed to permanently
install the loop and purchase an amplifier to drive it. Do not worry about the personal listening units for
those without hearing aids with "T" switches until you have a system working for those who do. These can
later be made from low cost parts or purchased. Neck loops are not a part of this system.
We will be glad to help any Congregation or organization with the requirements listed above set up an
inductive loop. We will come to your facility to work with you if needed. Feel free to contact us:
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Niagara
639 Main Street
P.O. Box 2566
Niagara Falls, NY 14302
Phone (716) 285-8381 or (716) 754-2830
Email uuniagara@yahoo.com
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