Ya, Hans... Me too. I would like a couple beverages or more (not in
bottle, can, or glass ;) ;) ) but stretched out over my property. I've
seen various anecdotal accounts of both successes and failures as well
as some more theory based information but don't have the background to
qualify the sources. Hence I am shinning the Bat Signal here where
likely there is resident experience to tap.
Before you cry "off topic" consider the beverage supports as short
towers. ;) ;)
Patrick NJ5G
On 1/29/2015 11:15 PM, Hans Hammarquist via TowerTalk wrote:
Hi Fellow Towertalkers,
I'm considering putting "up" a Beverage antenna and have some questions
regarding what I can do and not do to get it work good. I looked in to it and find the
two-wire version being worthwhile.
How important is it that the two wires are side-by-side. Can one be on top of
the other? The installation will be a lot easier if one can be on top of the
other.
Do the wires have to be absolutely parallel?
Do the wires have to be on a straight line or do they have constant height
above ground? The area I planning to put the antenna is not even but rather
hilly.
Do the antenna have to be in a clear area or can it be surrounded by trees? How
close can the trees be? Can I, maybe, use trees as support? I really don't want
to cut too much trees to put this thing up.
What type of ground do I have to install in the far end? I guess a grounding
rod is not enough.
Is there some phasing device available to make a steerable antenna by using two
or three Beverage antennae together.? I think I saw or heard about something
about this but don't remember.
Best 73 de,
Hans - N2JFS
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