What is the advantage of using a long wire antenna?
Hayden Honeywood (VK7HH) leads a stimulating, informative discussion of the pros and cons of using "long wire antennas." Most "long wire antennas" are modifications of the classic 1921 long wire antenna designed and built by inventor Harold H. Beverage. "Beverage Antennas" are excellent receiving antennas, and are often used by DXers searching for AM radio signals in the 160 meter Amateur Radio Band and in the MediumWave Broadcast Band. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx1xH5Q4Vn4 Here are some background materials from Hayden (VK7HH); Do long wires work better than say a standard half wave or quarter wave antenna? Ask an Elmer discusses this very interesting question by one of our viewers. Do you use a long wire antenna? What bands and how does it perform for you? Let me know in the comments below! Thumbnail credit: Leigh VK2KRR https://www.vk2krr.com/ Please ...