[TowerTalk] Beverage

[john at kk9a.com]

For me a Beverage is a temporary contest antenna. I put the wire up anyway
that I can quickly though branches and on fiberglass posts when no natural
supports are available. This has worked fine for a weekend event using no
insulators.  I can see that in a permanent installation using an insulator
where the wire can slide though would make a nice installation. If a fallen
a branch broke the wire it would be noticeable anywhere along the antenna
since it is only attached at the ends.

John KK9A


To:	towertalk at contesting.com
Subject:	Re: [TowerTalk] Beverage
From:	Herbert Schoenbohm <herbert.schoenbohm at gmail.com>
Date:	Fri, 17 Mar 2017 19:51:32 -0400

Why? Becasue some sort of flexible connection that allows the tree to flex
in the wind without stressing the wire is important. Even some loops made
out of cable wraps are easy to install especially the ones that have a screw
hole to allow the loop to be fastened to the tree. Putting a Beverage wire
over a branch or a limb is not a good idea since the tree will eventually
envelope the wire as it grows. Or the limp will chafe the insulation of the
wire causing even further problem.



Herb, KV4FZ


On 3/17/2017 6:54 PM, john at kk9a.com wrote:
Why do you need insulators on a tree?

John KK9A