- 1. Topband: Dogleg BOG antenna. (score: 1)
- Author: "Max Cotton" <airradio@dsl.pipex.com>
- Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 15:59:57 +0100
- I am going to try to place a BOG antenna in my local neighbourhood, as I don't have a 650+ foot garden I thought the most inconspicuous antenna would be a BOG, however I have to 'Dogleg' it, it has t
- /archives//html/Topband/2012-09/msg00219.html (7,381 bytes)
- 2. Re: Topband: Dogleg BOG antenna. (score: 1)
- Author: "Bruce" <k1fz@myfairpoint.net>
- Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 13:31:18 -0700
- Hi Max, Because of varied earth characteristics, many BOG antenna users get different results. My web page may be of some help. 73 Bruce http://www.qsl.net/k1fz/beveragenotes.html I am going to try t
- /archives//html/Topband/2012-09/msg00220.html (7,648 bytes)
- 3. Re: Topband: Dogleg BOG antenna. (score: 1)
- Author: Guy Olinger K2AV <olinger@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 14:17:54 -0400
- BOGs can be as short as 195 feet for 160. They do NOT work the same way as beverages because the velocity factor laying against ground, or in it, is so low. VF on BOGs has been measured as low as 45%
- /archives//html/Topband/2012-09/msg00221.html (9,319 bytes)
- 4. Re: Topband: Dogleg BOG antenna. (score: 1)
- Author: "ZR" <zr@jeremy.mv.com>
- Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2012 10:01:06 -0400
- I run a 500' BOG that shows excellent directivity and sure doesnt need a preamp. Velocity factor is determined by the ground beneath it and since mine is over rock only 8-24" down it might as well be
- /archives//html/Topband/2012-09/msg00228.html (11,386 bytes)
- 5. Re: Topband: Dogleg BOG antenna. (score: 1)
- Author: joe <galicic@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2012 04:55:39 -0400
- Max, I just installed a 350 foot BOG which makes several dog legs. It is very quiet and works well on 80 & 40 meters. On 160 it is good for noise reduction but is not directional at all. I am now in
- /archives//html/Topband/2012-09/msg00235.html (9,432 bytes)
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