Topband: Beverage Installation Question.
John Vickers
wa4tt at nlamerica.com
Mon Aug 14 21:39:44 EDT 2006
----- Original Message -----
From: "Phil Clements" <philc at texascellnet.com>
>I have laid out a path for another Beverage. It is through heavy brush. How
> far to each side do I need to clear the path before the law of diminishing
> returns occurs? ON4UN's book does not cover nearness to brush and trees
> that
> might affect the pattern/gain.
If not for the brush, mine would be on the ground ! I use insulated wire
and route it over limbs, hang it with small cord under limbs etc. I do keep
them straight and at a fairly uniform heighth. If brush is causing Beverage
degradation at this QTH, its not enough to warrant clearing right of way !!
Only problems here are falling debris on them. I keep them a bit slack to
lessen chance of breakage.
73, WA4TT
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