Topband: B.O.G. vs. regular beverage

[D Andersen]

Hi Chuck,

I have tried a Beverage on the ground and found that the gain was to low for
use without a pre-amp.  I elevated it 1 inch and the gain was almost as good
as 10 feet and no pre-amp was needed.  I still use this antenna 1 inch high.
The velocity factor is changed so the Beverage produces a pattern as if it
was longer.  Another advantage is that it does not receive terrestrial noise
very well.

73's,
Don, w7dd







----- Original Message -----
From: "Chuck Dietz" <w5pr at swbell.net>
To: <topband at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 9:51 AM
Subject: Topband: B.O.G. vs. regular beverage


> I have to now use a temporary beverage to the NE.  I have 1000 feet.
>
> 1. I can put out 1000' of RG-59 on the surface of average ground to a
> termination, or
>
> 2. I can put out 1000' of bare wire at 10' off the ground on PVC posts to
> the same termination.
>
> I already have all the materials.
> I have a pre-amp for the BOG to equalize the level to the other beverages.
>
> Of course the BOG would be the ideal solution because I have a hose reel I
> can just wind it up on Sunday morning after the contest.
>
> Will the standard 10' high beverage perform better?
>
> Chuck W5PR
>
>
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