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The 160/80m coaxial receiving loop antennas are designed to enhance reception on the top bands while minimizing noise. These antennas are particularly beneficial for operators with limited space, as they can be constructed using lightweight materials, making them portable and easy to deploy. The standalone 80m loop has a diameter of approximately four feet, allowing for easy rotation and installation above existing VHF antennas. Over the years, many amateur radio operators have turned to loop antennas as a viable alternative to traditional beverage antennas. The design allows for significant noise reduction, especially when paired with a quality pre-amplifier. Experimentation with various configurations has led to the discovery that diamond-shaped loops provide optimal performance. Users have reported a noticeable improvement in signal quality, making these loops a valuable addition to any low-band DXing setup.

This antenna makes 80 and 160 enjoyable. Less than $50 to hear Europeans all summer on the LF bands seems like a good deal if you have the space!

Originally planned as an 80/160 Beverage, this antenna is a terrific performer on 40 and 30 meters

Amplifier, vacuum tube, receiving beverage loop vertical and transmitting antenna system technical information radiation resistance, EH antenna, noise,receivers, and information on keyclicks.

The Beverage antenna was invented in the early 1920s by Dr. Harold H. Beverage

How to build a beverage antenna. How to deploy a BOG antenna for your next SWL DX-ing activity. Give it a try and follow the orientation tips for this bi-directional antenna.

Types of beverage wires, choose best supports and insulators, multiple antennas at one feedpoint, all well documented with photos and exaustive explanation. This article offers insights on building Beverage antennas for optimal reception. Key takeaways include using strong wire (copperweld or electric fence), proper termination, and a good grounding system (multiple copper rods). The author recommends maximizing antenna length and orienting it towards desired stations. For best results, utilize an antenna tuner and experiment with termination resistors.

Two Wire Beverage by Jeff Parke, describes a two-wire Beverage antenna design for improved reception with switchable direction (forward/backward) and lower noise level. It includes details on building the antenna, matching transformers, and a control box for selecting direction and connecting to the receiver.

So you want to build a Beverage Antenna. This article offers insights on building a two-wire Beverage antenna for better reception. Key points include using long wire (at least a wavelength, ideally two), keeping it straight and away from vertical conductors, and sloping ends for noise reduction. The author recommends copper clad wire and mentions transformer design considerations for later discussion.

Sharing beverage antennas with this switch boxes is possible. This article describes a 6-position remote antenna switch for Beverage antennas on 3 bands (160m, 80m, 40m). It allows selecting one of 6 antennas for each band without affecting other receivers. The system uses a control box with a rotary switch and a separate splitting box with bandpass filters for each band.

When we think of Beverage antennas, we automatically think of several acres of land and lots of wire!

How slinky loaded beverage antennas works, includes eznec models

Collection of article and posts on beverage antennas

A ranking of receiving antennas based on noise being evenly distributed in all directions. These rankings are most accurate in the frequency range of AM broadcast, 160 or 80 meter bands

KB1GW's collection of beverage antenna information

Includes beverage and rhombic antennas

About beverage antennas, Enhanced F/B Beverages, Bandwidth of Directivity, arrays. This article describes two phasing systems for Beverage antennas that improve directivity and cancel rearward signals. These systems use lossy elements and require minimal components to achieve broadband performance.

Amateur Radio Station owned by Matt Strelow. The station is designed for competition in the multi-operator multi-transmitter category of high-frequency DX contests. Running with 7 towers 6 rotators, 8 beverage listening antennas, and 4 spotting verticals

How to build your own beverage antenna for 80-160 meters band by K5ZD

How could we share the Beverage antennas on more than one station using this homemade remote antenna switch, a project by TK5EP

Memorandum on the Beverage Wave Antenna for Reception of Frequencies in the 550 - 1500 Kilocycle Band", FCC Report 9.2.1, by Benjamin Wolf and Adolph Andersen

An interesting article about planning and testing beverage antennas for 80 and 160 meters in a rural location

Article on setting up a shotened beverage antenna with picture and setup notes by VE1ZAC

This is a QST Article published in January 1982 by W1FB D. Demaw and HH Beverage and is a complete review of the original article published in 1922, which updates and reivew the beverage antenna theory and developlment, explaining the antenna design of transformers and gives accurate reports on antenna general performance.

How do two-wire reversible direction Beverages work, an excellent document that explains fundamentals of beverage antennas. This article details the design and performance of a reversible beverage antenna. Leveraging orthogonality between common mode and differential mode currents on a 2-wire line, this antenna facilitates independent reception from both ends. While common mode signals arrive and are summed on a transformer's secondary for common mode reception, differential mode signals induce anti-phase currents, providing individual reception. Various measurements explore impedance, transmission loss, and F/B ratio, highlighting the antenna's effectiveness and areas for improvement. Notably, increasing the antenna's height significantly improved performance.

WA1ION article on beverage and ewe antennas

This simple beverage ntenna is easy to make, easy to setup, and it offers great RX performance.

Patents of most popular antenna models including Zeppelin Antenna, Beverage Antenna , Franklin Antenna , Yagi-Uda Antenna , Sterba Antenna , Rhombic Antenna , Turnstile Antenna , Folded Dipole Antenna , Coaxial Antenna , Slot Antenna , Discone Antenna , Quad Antenna Element , Log Periodic Antenna , Swiss Quad Antenna

Inventor of the Beverage antenna

How to protect your receiver when operating in SO2R and using beverage antennas. A custom protection box made with two resistors and 2 stack of diodes.

A project about reversible unidirectional Beverage antennas plus a remote switching system conveniently controlled by the operator

A QST Article published in November 1922 is about the origin of Beverage antennas, an unidirectional antenna type that was discovered and experimented for the first time in that period. This article is the introduction to beverage antenna theory, by the homonimous autho H. H. Beverage.

An article about the Beverage antennas, super long wire receiving antennas thar are unidirectional and have a very low noise that makes this antenna excellent for low band dxing. By Thomas R. Sundstrom W2XQ, 73, June 1981, 73 Magazine

The Beverage we use is a DX Engineering RPS-1 dual directional 360 foot 109,7 m, oriented due North/South, six feet 1,8 m off the ground. The antenna uses 450 ohm ladder line as the antenna, and 75 ohm RG-6u for the feedline. The antenna runs atop the fence between our property and 5 acres of pasture next door.

This article details the design and construction of a homebrew two-element loop antenna array for HF reception. The DIY receiving antenna system consists of two 30-inch diamond-shaped loops spaced 20 feet apart, offering superior directivity compared to traditional vertical arrays. The design features broadband operation from 160m to 20m bands, requiring only phase-delay adjustments via feedline lengths. This home-built antenna system achieves 9dB RDF (Receiving Directivity Factor) performance comparable to a 300-foot Beverage antenna, while requiring minimal space and no ground radials, making it ideal for suburban installations and low-band reception.

This article explores the conventional wisdom about antenna height in amateur radio operations, challenging the common belief that "higher is always better." Through practical examples and computer modeling, it examines how low-height antennas like Beverage antennas, VP2E, and End-Fed Half Wave (EFHW) configurations can perform effectively in various scenarios. The analysis includes radiation patterns and efficiency considerations for antennas at different heights, particularly focusing on portable operations. The article demonstrates that while height affects antenna performance, lower installations can still provide practical and efficient solutions for specific applications, especially in portable and QRP operations.

A Beverage antenna system consisting of 4 time reversible Beverage antennas in length of 320m each.

A home made Beverage system for portable use. The goal was to switch between 4 single Beverage antennas without interfering on the other receiving stations.

Building some proper matching transformer for loop on ground and Beverage antennas

WB5NHL describes setting up a 160-meter antenna on a small suburban lot, where standard options like Beverage antennas and 1/4 wavelength verticals require extensive space and ground systems. Instead, Guy Olinger's Folded Counterpoise (FCP) provides a solution. The FCP minimizes ground losses by using a folded wire design, allowing effective antenna placement in limited space. The FCP, fed with an isolation transformer, enabled WB5NHL's first 160-meter antenna installation, offering improved performance despite space constraints.

The author describes his experience building and using a Beverage antenna for the 40-meter band. Despite encountering some challenges, the antenna offered some improvements in receiving stations compared to a 3-element inverted Vee antenna. The Beverage antenna showed a significant daytime signal-to-noise ratio improvement and received signals better than the Vee antenna. However, the front-to-back ratio was not ideal, and the transmit power seemed to affect the Beverage antenna. Overall, the author concludes that the Beverage antenna might be more suitable for locations with higher noise levels. The total cost of the antenna was around 30 Euros.

The Beverage on Ground (BOG) antenna offers ham radio operators a compact alternative to traditional Beverage antennas, requiring less space and fewer support structures. This implementation, optimized for 1.8-7 MHz bands, describes ideal parameters: lengths of 60-90 meters, height of 2-10 cm above ground, and specific load resistances based on configuration. The article details experimental methods for determining optimal load resistance and presents matching systems to convert BOG impedance to 50 ohms. While less effective than classic 200-300 meter Beverages, the BOG provides directional reception in limited space, though performance varies with ground conditions and weather changes.

Discover the best low band receive antennas for hams with limited space. Learn about the K9AY loop antenna and Shared Apex Loop Array, two alternatives to the traditional Beverage antenna. Understand the concept of Relative Directivity Factor (RDF) and compare the performance of different receive antennas. See how the Shared Apex Loop, patented by Mark Bauman (KB7GF), offers an RDF between 8 and 10dB. Find out how to optimize antenna performance and enhance your receive capabilities on 160, 80, and 40 meters. Explore the world of low band receive antennas with insights from WB5NHL Ham Radio.

The author describes building a remote switch box to control the direction of two reversible Beverage antennas. The switch uses a buried cable and relays to select the desired antenna direction from the shack. The design is simple and uses common components.

This page provides information about building a Beverage antenna for hams. The article discusses using a 60m wire on the ground to create an effective antenna for amateur radio operators. Learn how to set up and optimize this type of antenna for better reception and communication. This describes a low-noise receiving Beverage antenna setup for low bands, using a N30 cup core transformer for 1:4 impedance matching (likely 50:200 Ohm), RG-58 feedline with heavy common-mode choking, and conduit for wire burial.

Operating on the 60m band requires specialized antennas, and the 2 Element HB9CV, also known as the _ZL special_, excels in this domain. With a gain of **7.3 dBi** when phased at a 162-degree shift, it rivals traditional 3-element Yagi antennas, making it a solid option for enhancing 60m operations. The construction process is thoroughly detailed, providing insights into its performance and practical applications. Real-world comparisons demonstrate that the HB9CV antenna outperforms long Beverage antennas by an average of **5.5 dB** in reception, showcasing its effectiveness in various conditions. Insights from Mr. Cebik's analysis further validate its design, confirming its capability to maximize communication on the 60m band.

The author struggled with receiving antennas on his property. After a standard Beverage on Ground (BOG) antenna failed, he built a Reverse Beverage on Ground (RBOG) using telephone cable. He details construction and testing, finding the RBOG outperformed other antennas in noise level, signal strength, and reception pattern. Software modeling helped optimize the antenna length. Unfortunately, the project ended when telephone cable from the second RBOG was stolen.

This article explores Beverage antennas, a type used for low-frequency radio reception. Despite the mystique, they are relatively simple wire antennas placed near the ground. Their key benefit is improved signal-to-noise ratio by rejecting unwanted signals. While lengthier antennas offer better reception, even shorter versions (around 200 feet) can improve DX reception compared to traditional antennas.

This FAQ covers building and buying transformers for loop-on-ground and Beverage antennas. Building one uses ferrite cores and thin wire. Buying is an option, with the DX Engineering BFS-1 being recommended. These transformers isolate the antenna from the cable to prevent unwanted signal pickup.

This article discusses the Beverage antenna, a reception antenna for low bands, originally published in the Megahertz magazine between November 1990 and April 1991. It explains the challenges faced in receiving signals on low bands due to interference and how the Beverage antenna's directional radiation pattern can help improve reception of distant stations. The article highlights the importance of choosing antennas with low efficiency but sharp radiation lobes for better DX signal reception. It also compares the reception characteristics of signals from European stations versus DX stations, emphasizing the benefits of antennas favoring low arrival angles for DX signals on low bands.