Hi Pete
I don't understand why Beverage at first place, A rotatable Vertical WF can
perform 11.5 db RDF on 160-80-60 and 40m rotatable on any direction and it take
only 50ft maximum.
If you want high performance, you can build 4 delta flags in phase QDFA
(0,180,180,0 degree) , enjoy 14 db RDF, 160 to 40m and needs only 150 ft long.
This antenna could be reversable. I will make a commercial version next spring.
You need a football field to phase 2 long beverage to get near 13 db RDF, and
only works good for 160m.
The HWF is another level of antenna. I am at #299 now, but heard 315 countries
on 160m since 2006.
Regards
JC
N4IS
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From: Topband <topband-bounces@contesting.com> On Behalf Of N4ZR
Sent: Tuesday, November 6, 2018 10:40 AM
To: topband reflector <Topband@contesting.com>
Subject: Topband: Which compromise receiving antenna
I've just spent a very educational hour with Google Earth looking at my
Beverage options for 160M. On a 45/225 azimuth I can only get about 215 feet.
Is that even worth doing with a conventional Beverage? What about a BOG?
Because of my lot layout I will need to use a reversible 2-wire Beverage with
the NE end right outside my shack. Don't know if the KD9SV reversing
transformers will work for a BOG.
My other reasonable receiving option is a K9AY loop or similar.
Transmitting antenna will be an inverted L, with vertical section probably no
more than 60 feet. I'd like to finish my 160M DXCC this winter if possible
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