Re: [IRCA] An ignorant question about BOGs

[mwdxer@xxxxxxxxx (Patrick Martin)]

Dave,

As with all antennas, you should use RG6 and a matching transformer to
the receiver to isolate the antenna from the feedline. Using the
matching transformer does just that. It is like you moved your receiver
to the antenna. I have taken the R8 out to the end of my antennas and
compared directional properties and loss and I get exactly the same
readings than in the house on this side of the coax.. If there is any
difference, I can't tell it and I am very picky. All of the 4 antennas I
have are feed with R6 and homebrew matching transformers. If you don't
want to build your own, you can buy them already made.  But running a
piece a wire at the end of your BOG and different direction will mess up
the directional properties. 

73,

Patrick

Patrick Martin

Come to Seaside Oregon for the 2006 IRCA Convention! It will be held at
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