Topband: K2ZJ Beverage Box with K9AY loop

Pete Smith n4zr@contesting.com
Sun, 22 Dec 2002 12:34:01 -0500


Years ago, I bought a K2ZJ Beverage Box with the built-in pre-amp.  Getting 
a long-enough beverage onto my property in the right direction has proved 
difficult, so I'm thinking about going to a K9AY loop or pennant.  Does 
anyone have any experience with the usability of the K2ZJ box with these 
antennas?  I presume that the step-down ratio of the matching transformer 
is a bit low (400-500 ohms rather than 700-800) but wonder if this makes a 
difference, particularly with the preamp, as long as the terminating 
resistor is the right value.  Any other design issues to look out for?

73, Pete N4ZR
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