[Elecraft] Antenna

[k6se@juno.com]

Stuart, K5KVH wrote:

"Built many galavanized wire antennas in 1958 to 1960 before finding them
much more lossy..."
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Correct, except for one type of antenna -- this very trait (lossy wire)
makes galvanized steel electric fence wire a better Beverage antenna
compared to a copper wire Beverage (proven by field testing).  F/B ratio
is better, therefore the zinc/steel Beverage has a better S/N ratio than
the copper Beverage.  I'll let you figure out why the F/B is better --
it's obvious when you think about it a bit.

73, de Earl, K6SE