Topband: dual-wire bev

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

Here are a couple references to center feeding Beverage antennas:
http://kw2p.blogspot.com/2010/08/kw2p-beverage-antenna-designs.html
http://w4hod.org/K4IQJ%20Beverage%20Talk.pdf

The one "negative" to center feed is that it requires an extra
transformer but that is a rather small price for the flexibility.
The "center fed coax Beverage" approach can be applied to any two
wire Beverage by connecting the *center taps* of the feedline
coupling transformers as shown here: http://exax.net/

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 3/12/2014 8:24 AM, Glen wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I read recently on line about a ham who said he was 'feeding' his dual-wire
> near the center of the
> antenna.  I wrote to him about how that is done, and he never responded.
>
> I see now there is company offering a system that does just that, but no
> circuit diagrams are available.
>
> I am wondering: do they put a reflection transformer and ground rod at each
> end, and, then, tap off
> like normal anywhere along the antenna with T4(ON4UN Low band dxing
> diagram)???
>
> TIA for any advice.
>
> I have 4 dual-wires, and just recently tried some WD1A military surplus
> telephone wire, and it works.
> I was using 12" spaced aluminum fence wire with great success, but the
> fallen limbs and small trees
> are a maintenance nightmare.
>
> 73's
>
> Glen K4KV
> Moultrie, GA
>
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