Classic single wire beverage antenna by OK2ZAW
The beverage is a long wire antenna installed very close to the ground. The antenna should be longer than 1 wavelength and installed at a height of less than 0,05 wavelength above ground. The beverage is usually terminated in a resistance at the end (opposite the feedpoint).
Beverage antennas provide one of the least expensive and most reliable ways to improve DX capabilities on the low frequencies.
Main functions:
- RX antenna
Broadband Single directional Low noise Classic or BOG more info in WiKiProtections- high voltage / current Termination resistace selectable in three steps50/75 ohm feed line - easy jumper switchCommon-mode coax choke included- Electrostatic protection with glim lamps.
- High power protection.
- Stainless screws.
- Quality PTFE SO-239 or F connector or N connector on request.
- IP56 box. Recommended to protect it against standing water and snow.
- Size 10x10 cm (feeder), 5x6 cm (terminator).
- Available as
- Beverage On Ground or classic with wire in the air
- KIT : all parts + PCB + box
- Assembled : ready to use
- Assembled +
insulators for beverage wire (2 + 11) - picture
- PCB : feeder + terminator
Option - Common-mode current choke to hams hack:
Link to CMCC
 CMCC |
 CMCC 1 to 3 port |
Schematic and measurement:
 Feeder schematic |
 Terminator schematic |
 Terminator BOG |
 SWR |
Download
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| beverage feeder | sch |
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| Beverage terminator | sch |
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| Source files | eagle237 | |
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