What I'm having trouble finding is top quality F chassis mount connectors. Any one have a source? 73 Mike www.w0btu.com _______________________________________________ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB -
Hi Carl, A *good* array of short verticals is generally a better receive antenna than any Beverage. However, the Beverage is much less critical to build. I have a page about Beverage antennas I'm wor
Rather than re-invent the wheel, and since I'm an EZNEC newbie who knows just enough about modeling to be dangerous, I'd like to find a good .ez file for a 120' vertical with a good radial system. Th
I've received several .ez files. Thanks to everyone who has responded! :-) 73, Mike www.w0btu.com _______________________________________________ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK
Hello Fred, Absolutely you can! Earl, K6SE (SK) swore by it. I have two bi-directional Beverages made from that stuff, which are described in detail at http://www.w0btu.com/Beverage_antennas.html. 73
the primary consideration is probably what Herb noted about I fully agree. I have a 300'+ outdoor run of CAT6 on my LAN. The portion which is not in conduit is seriously deteriorating from the sun's
Bruce, here are the calibration instructions from the guy who designed it for MFJ. http://www.w8ji.com/mfj-259b_calibration.htm 73 Mike www.w0btu.com _______________________________________________ U
You weren't kidding! I've used the Beverage mainly for listening on 160 and below, but on 40 meters, WOW! Thanks for lighting a fire under me. I just built a 40 meter ground plane I designed in EZNEC
Mark, there's no need for a TR relay to switch between a Beverage and your TX antenna. I just connect my TX antenna to the SO-239 RF OUTPUT receptacle, but the Beverages to the RCA phono RX ANT INPUT
I also use Hammond polycarbonate enclosures, and highly recommend them! The gasketed lids are available in clear, smoke (presently from Newark only), and opaque. They come in many sizes. I have been
The plastic bottles that have been suggested here seem like a great idea. However, for some of my Beverage antenna feedpoint enclosures, they would not be suitable. Since I use non-hermetically-seale
This is absolutely true, and thoroughly proven and documented. Unless one's circumstances are very unusual, nothing except top loading should even be considered. 73 Mike www.w0btu.com ______________
WOW! This sure got my attention. I have a Tektronix 465B and two bi-directional Beverages. The thought of using it as a TDR is exciting. Can you provide any more details of what you've done (like swe
Hello Charlie, I think you will find that longer Beverages on a hill, even with ups and downs, will surprise you with their outstanding performance. You say you tried some short Beverages. Can you pu
Hello Andrew, There's more than one way to switch directions. My Beverage antenna page completely explains it all. http://www.w0btu.com/Beverage_antennas.html Hope this helps. 73 Mike www.w0btu.com _
So other than phasing two Beverages, has anyone found a reason why DX Engineering does this? 73, Mike http://www.w0btu.com/Beverage_antennas.html _______________________________________________ UR RS
I'll bet they don't put a DC control voltage on it. But I'm also assuming. On the other hand, a DC control voltage could be very useful to switch a separate run of open-wire line in and out of the ci
Welcome to the Topband. I don't operate as much as most people here do (I have a soldering iron in my hand far more than a key or mic), but I've found it true that you need: 1. A vertical antenna for
Guy, I'm not saying that I understand this 100%, but I certainly do find it fascinating. I have a question, though. For quite some time, my understanding has been that by making a bottom-fed vertical
I know several Topbanders--and others--that are using inexpensive 75-ohm aluminum shield CATV-style 'RG-6', even running the legal limit through it. It is actually quite low loss. I regularly run 700