Topband: Beverage construction

[Carol Richards]

Hello all,


I finally put up a beverage antenna...about 400 feet long. I am feeding 
it through a 9:1 transformer with some 50 ohm cable ( RG 59). I am 
finding that it is noisier than my transmit antenna, contrary to what it 
should be. The wire stays about 6-8feet above ground. ground rods at 
each end, etc.

Any thoughts on the problem and a cure?


Thanks,


Carol