Topband: Beverage versus K9AY

[K9AY]

> I have enough room to lay out a short beverage(s) of about 300'.
>
> Would I be better off with a pair of K9AY loops phased against each other?

> Any experience on what plays better?
>
> n2wn

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Julius,

Even the inventor of the K9AY Loop likes short Beverages!  I have used them 
often over the years, both as permanent and seasonal antennas. 300 to 350 
feet seems to work best -- at least with my installations, which have been 2 
to 4 feet above ground. At low height, remember that the optimum termination 
resistor will probably be between 270 and 390 ohms, not the "typical" 500 
ohms.

The main advantage of the loops is the very small area needed and switchable 
directions. Arrays of loops look very promising on the computer. I expect to 
try a couple configurations this fall (as time permits) -- I'll report any 
interesting observations on this reflector.

73, Gary
K9AY

PS:  Although serious planning is underway, no one is manufacturing the K9AY 
Loop yet. My apologies to all for ceasing to do that myself -- I just ran 
out of available time for a sideline business.