Topband: 2 Parallel Beverages

[Jeff Woods]

John,

Yes, if both beverages are to be the same length, a single wire will work in both directions.  I take this approach on the E/W antenna:  It's a single-wire with transformers at each end and two runs of co-ax to the shack.  For this particular antenna, that was the cheapest / most-robust / easiest approach.  


The antennas mentioned in my prior post used a shorter wire length in the secondary direction, added as an afterthought subsequent to the installation of the JA/EU antennas.   It was an easy way to get two new directions for free - spliced end-rolls were used for the wire. 


Vy 73,
Jeff  W0ODS


If you terminate both ends though, isn't it easier just to use one wire and 
>relay switch between the feeder and termination R?
>73
>John
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