[TowerTalk] Beverage Antenna

[Patrick Greenlee]

Ya, Hans... Me too.  I would like a couple beverages or more (not in 
bottle, can, or glass ;) ;) ) but stretched out over my property. I've 
seen various anecdotal accounts of both successes and failures as well 
as some more theory based information but don't have  the background to 
qualify the sources.  Hence I am shinning the Bat Signal  here where 
likely there is resident experience to tap.

  Before you cry "off topic" consider the beverage supports as short 
towers.  ;) ;)

Patrick   NJ5G


On 1/29/2015 11:15 PM, Hans Hammarquist via TowerTalk wrote:
> Hi Fellow Towertalkers,
>
> I'm considering putting "up" a Beverage antenna and have some questions regarding what I can do and not do to get it work good. I looked in to it and find the two-wire version being worthwhile.
>
> How important is it that the two wires are side-by-side. Can one be on top of the other? The installation will be a lot easier if one can be on top of the other.
>
> Do the wires have to be absolutely parallel?
>
> Do the wires have to be on a straight line or do they have constant height above ground? The area I planning to put the antenna is not even but rather hilly.
>
> Do the antenna have to be in a clear area or can it be surrounded by trees? How close can the trees be? Can I, maybe, use trees as support? I really don't want to cut too much trees to put this thing up.
>
> What type of ground do I have to install in the far end? I guess a grounding rod is not enough.
>
> Is there some phasing device available to make a steerable antenna by using two or three Beverage antennae together.? I think I saw or heard about something about this but don't remember.
>
> Best 73 de,
>
> Hans - N2JFS
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