Topband: Beverage ends: taper down or not?

[Mike Bragassa]

Recently I saw some comments, referenced particularly to two wire Beverages and about not tapering the last 60 feet or so to ground at each end. I thought I read something also, that a single wire beverage does not need to be tapered down at the ends. I always thought that they must taper down.

Which is correct for a single wire Beverage?

I have heck with deer tearing down my feed-end taper it seems like everyday. It must be right across their trail even thought it is mowed grass?

Thanks in advance for any/all comments.

Mike Bragassa, K5UO