I've always used BOGs at 4X4NJ and had 5 of them last year. They work
remarkably well. I believe the only hesitancy in using them would be if
either (1) you have high ground conductivity or (2) you have obvious
physical constraints in having the wire on the ground. I should add that
the ideal wire for this is twisted pair field telephone wire - the type used
by the military. It has several steel strands together with copper and is
extremely rugged. By shorting the far end, you can check that it is not
broken with a simple Ohmeter check without having to "walk the Beverage".
You will find that it is possible to use a shorter wire for the BOG for an
equivalent pattern. This is due to a lower velocity factor resulting from
the closer proximity to the electrical ground. In summary, "Try it, you'll
like it" (assuming you don't have the 2 problems mentioned above).
73,
Riki, K7NJ-4X4NJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chuck Dietz" <w5pr@swbell.net>
To: <topband@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 9:51 AM
Subject: Topband: B.O.G. vs. regular beverage
> I have to now use a temporary beverage to the NE. I have 1000 feet.
>
> 1. I can put out 1000' of RG-59 on the surface of average ground to a
> termination, or
>
> 2. I can put out 1000' of bare wire at 10' off the ground on PVC posts to
> the same termination.
>
> I already have all the materials.
> I have a pre-amp for the BOG to equalize the level to the other beverages.
>
> Of course the BOG would be the ideal solution because I have a hose reel I
> can just wind it up on Sunday morning after the contest.
>
> Will the standard 10' high beverage perform better?
>
> Chuck W5PR
>
>
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