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From: ai2q@ky2d-2.UUCP (Alex)
Newsgroups: net.ham-radio
Subject: Re: beverages
Message-ID: <48@ky2d-2.UUCP>
Date: Mon, 21-Oct-85 10:21:26 EDT
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Posted: Mon Oct 21 10:21:26 1985
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> What does the term "beverages" mean?  Is this some type of equipment or what?
> I have never heard that term before.
>                  Jim
>                  KA3OKP

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Hi Jim:
The term is a proper noun as it is the name of an antenna named after an
engineer called Beverage. The antenna is very long, highly directive,
exhibits exceptional gain, and is noted for its low height above ground.
Beverage antennas are often used by serious longwave and 160 meter
enthusiasts. You do have to be careful however so you don't trip over
then while out inspecting the antenna farm. They're usuallly only a few
feet above the ground and, by the way, work best over sandy or rocky
terrain. I have detailed info here somewhere; let me know if you want
more poop. Until then, very 73 de Alex, AI2Q, Freeport, Long Island >>AR>>