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From: "Bruce" <k1fz@myfairpoint.net>
To: <topband@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, July 23, 2012 3:56 PM
Subject: Topband: Beverage antennas
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> Re Tom:
> An impedance error of 20 ohms on a 100 ohm line is as meaningful as an 80
> ohm error on 400 ohm line
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> Thanks Tom for clearing that up. I tried early Saturday morning, while
> very sleepy, to get this info out. A 680 ohm line Beverage with fence
> wire, the error ratio is even higher.
> (Wide spacing is more RF forgiving, in terms of inches, than close spaced
> lines). But we do need to be accurate.
** Wide spacing is also more prone to unbalance wheras close spacing and
twisting promotes good balance.
> A few years ago I had customer reports, stating they had run their two
> wire, fence wire Beverages, fastened vertical with good results. At that
> time I switched a 300 foot horizontal run to vertical, and could not see
> any difference. Granted this was not an instant change A to B test, but
> it sure is an easier installation. I haven't seen anyone frequently
> transpose their two fence wire Beverages in my area, but may be a good
> idea.
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> 73
> Bruce
** That barely qualifies as a subjective test and 300' for Topband isnt that
directive/effective to start with.Try it at 1 wavelength or more in a
controlled test.
Carl
KM1H
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