Re: [HCDX]: RE: Beverage antennas

["Robert Montgomery" <RMonty3@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Interesting. One way to cut out the static charge build up is to use a
transfomer like device of which one end goes to ground which provides the
discharge path.  I wish I could draw a picture but both the primary and
secondary of one end are tied together and grounded. The high side of the
primary to the receiver and the high side of the secondary to the antenna
wire.  Works nicely.  Protects you and your radio...  and still provides
some really great reception.
Bob Montgomery
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From: jerry.monroe@xxxxxxxxxxx <jerry.monroe@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: hard-core-dx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <hard-core-dx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Friday, April 28, 2000 11:33 AM
Subject: [HCDX]: RE: Beverage antennas


>Patrick asks..
>"what short (sort)  of a beverage could be used for low angle"
>
>The subject of beverage antennas, is in involved subject.
>
>In short, a long longwire antenna several wavelengths long (aka beverage
antenna
>named after its inventor) , designed for the frequency of interest will be
an
>excellent antenna,for directions in the plane of the antenna.
>
>For example, a longwire antenna which is 120 meters long running
northeast/southwest
>would be an excellent low angle receive antenna for 60 and 90 meters for
stations to the
>northeast and southwest when mounted 2 to 3 meters above ground.
>
>This antenna will also work well on higher frequencies, but with increasing
directional
>characteristics.
>
>If you choose to terminate (ground) the long wire into its characteristic
impedance
>(400-600 ohms) the antenna becomes very uni directional towards the
terminated end.
>
>I have had good luck with the directional characteristics of my 100 meter
long wire,
>which is not terminated. It is directional from medium wave on up to 30
Mhz.
>
>This antenna is prone to high static buildup and proper lightning
precautions must be
>used.
>
>Again this is a detailed subject and much has been written on this.
>
>73,
>Jerry
>
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