TopBand: Re: Beverage

[W8JITom@aol.com]

In a message dated 97-02-25 09:19:52 EST, km1h@juno.com writes:

<< >>Hi Lee.
 >
 >I gave up years ago trying to make a 2 wire beverage (550' ) work well.
 >None of the published transformer designs worked worth a hoot and as you
 >discovered front to back was nil.
 > >>

I obtain about 20 dB f/b in my two wire Beverages.

NI8G copied my system, and acheived the same results.

There is no reason, other than improper design or installation, that a
reversable two wire Beverage will have less performance than a single
wire antenna.

I use one inch spaced wire, good transformers at both ends, uniform height,
and proper termination. 

73 Tom

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