My Beverages are made of 17 ga galvalnized steel wire (made for
electric fences). It's strong and cheap - last spool I bought was $15
for 1/2 mile! Since a Bev is a high volatge/low current antenna, the
extra few ohms of resistance shouldn matter.
73,
Barry W2UP
On 13 Nov 2002 at 17:17, Robert Webb wrote:
> Sri folks, I meant ARRL 160M contest. I still have RTTY tones from WAE
> in my ears, at least thats my excuse and im sticking to it. Robert
> Webb G0URR
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robert Webb" <G0urr@btopenworld.com>
> To: "towertalk" <towertalk@contesting.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2002 5:11 PM
> Subject: Wire for a Beverage ??
>
>
> > Hello everyone, I am planning on playing in CQWW CW on topband.(with
> > the callsign G4RS) At the moment i have a 191 ft Zep strung between
> > two 60 ft towers. I am planning on making this into a double
> > extended zep on
> topband.
> > I am also planning on adding a beverage in the direction of the US.
> > The thought of going to the local emporium and purchasing enough
> > wire to do
> both
> > is a bit scary on the old wallet. So what have you guys out there
> > found to do the job ? Is it a case of paying the going rate for
> > antenna wire, or is there an alternative wire available. I had
> > thought of welding wire, but am not sure how well it will hold up to
> > being stretched etc. Your thoughts will as always be very much
> > appreciated.PS if you have
> played
> > on topband in this contest, what should i expect ??
> > Robert Webb
> > G0URR
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
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Barry Kutner, W2UP Internet: w2up@mindspring.com
Newtown, PA Frankford Radio Club
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