Hi, I am planning to work 80m Single Band in the upcoming CQWWDX CW contest. The question is: When using a 4-Square is there need for a beverage (or other receiving antenna)? Thanks for any input! Ca
Hi Carsten, You can do well without it but it would not hurt for sure. I have 320-50-140-230 degrees 4Square and installed a 140 meters long beverage at 90 degrees to east for YB/VK, etc. It helps de
definately, maybe, yes, possibly, it depends... more antennas are usually better. having different antennas for both transmit and receive is nice when possible. David Robbins K1TTT e-mail: mailto:k1t
Carsten, The answer is simple:YES, a beverage is a very good thing to have. I just did SOSB 80 in CQWW SSB. I have a 4-square and multiple beverages (most 580 feet long). Usually the beverages receiv
As I am fond of saying, "You can never have too many antennas". Sometimes the 4 square will be best, sometives Beverages will be best. It helps to have BOTH. Tom N4KG On Tue, 29 Oct 2002 17:45:38 +01