Topband: Beverage construction

[CT1EKD]

Hi
RG59 is 75 ohm and RG58 is 50/52 ohm. I'm sure the noise is not coming  
from this difference, but swr may be there..

Pedro - CT1EKD







Citando Carol Richards <n2mm at comcast.net>:

> 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
>
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