Topband: Antenna question

[Tom W8JI]

> Has anyone on the reflector ACTUALLY tried two wire audio twisted pair for 
> a 2 wire, two direction Beverage antenna. If yes, how did it work ? Notice 
> any added directional properties?
>

There is no reason why it won't work or why shielded wire won't work with 
proper transformers and wiring.

The only potential issues are losses as a transmission mode and the 
impedance change in transmission line mode when wet.