Topband: First attempt at beverage antenna, not working as expected

[Mike Waters W0BTU]

When you first drive in a ground rod, it does not make contact with the area 
near the surface very well. The area near the surface is more important than 
what is happening farther down, as far as RF is concerned.


I even poured some wet Epsom Salts down in the gap besides that rod. People will 
tell you it is a waste of time, but it absolutely worked for me on my type of 
soil.

I forget how often, Mark. I think it depended on when rain washed it away. The 
performance would fade, and a fresh application instantly restored it. 


Epsom Salts is cheap. Let us all know how it worked for you, if you decide to go 
that route rather than radials.

73,
Mike Waters
www.w0btu.com




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From: Mark Lunday <mlunday at nc.rr.com>
To: Mike Waters W0BTU <mrscience65704 at yahoo.com>
Sent: Sun, January 16, 2011 11:03:44 PM
Subject: RE: Topband: First attempt at beverage antenna, not working as expected

Wow

I thought bev worked with poor ground.

Thanks Mike.  

How often were you putting Epsom salts around the ground rods?  Every week?