When I tried a BOG compared to a Beverage, I found the BOG to be almost
useless compared to the Beverage. I would put up one of the arrays K9AY,
SAL-30, 4sq rec, etc.
I don't think you will be happy with a BOG after using a Beverage.
Chuck W5PR
On Thu, Aug 1, 2019 at 12:08 PM Paul Mclaren <paul.mcl@gmail.com> wrote:
> Just a ‘simple’ question hopefully - How close to the ground should a BOG
> be for best/good performance?
>
> I am looking for any additional info that I can get to supplement what I
> have found online already so good on the balun, wire type and termination
> resistor.
>
> My single unterminated beverage I have at the moment was transformational
> compared to a Wellbrooke loop but the location it is in will soon be 80 new
> homes so time to look elsewhere. Current plan is a small number (maybe
> three) BOG antennas switched by a remote relay but distance is limited to
> 200ft maximum in any direction.
>
> Plan is to use the BOGs for 160 but also 80,40 and maybe 30m.
>
> Regards
>
> Paul MM0ZBH
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