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Re: Topband: Beverage construction

To: Greg Chartrand <w7my@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Topband: Beverage construction
From: Mike Waters <mikewate@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2017 20:02:34 -0600
List-post: <mailto:topband@contesting.com>
This is great advice, Greg!

On Fri, Nov 24, 2017 at 7:32 PM, Greg Chartrand via Topband <
topband@contesting.com> wrote:

> Carol,
> What kind of transformer are you using? The best transformers are the
> binocular core transformers that have separate primary and secondary
> isolated winding's.
> Did you keep the coax shield disconnected from the ground rod? The
> secondary should connect the beverage one one wire and ground rod on the
> other. The primary should have the coax center and shield NOT connected to
> anything else.
> Are you sure your shield is intact? Check continuity.
> GregW7MY
>

73, Mike
http://www.w0btu.com/Beverage_antennas.html
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