I second Gerald. The Zs6 is a much more efficient antenna and provides a better balance of performance. I got DXCC on the G5RV but I got DXCC - QRP on the ZS6BKW. I took comparative measurements of SWR using an AA-200 analyzer between the two and you can read it on my blog at http://www.ny4g.blogspot.com.
The ZS6BKW is not a perfect antenna but it is the least imperfect of the simple single wire antennas IMHO. If you want a better multiband, you can try the super loop but it is a multiple wire delta loop. The K2 will tune a G5RV but your ERP will be better on the ZS6 Ariel NY4G Sent from my iPhone On Feb 13, 2013, at 5:18 PM, "Gerald Manthey" <kc6...@gmail.com> wrote: > I would prefer the ZS6BKW , it is a improved G5RV. Google it and I think > you will be impressed compared to the G5RV 102. > Just my option. > Gerald- KC6CNN > On Feb 13, 2013 4:14 PM, "Paul and Sue Huff" <ph...@mi.rr.com> wrote: > >> Here in the dead of winter I am thinking about spring antenna projects. >> One of the antennas that I am considering is a basic 102 ft G5RV. I would >> be interested in hearing about any experience that anyone has had with this >> antenna and a K2 (QRP) with the internal antenna tuner. Is the tuner able >> to provide a match on all bands from 80 to 10? (I don't work 60 meters). >> >> Thanks in advance for any information that you might have to share. >> >> 73, >> Paul - N8XMS >> >> ______________________________**______________________________**__ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: >> http://mailman.qth.net/**mailman/listinfo/elecraft<http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft> >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.**htm<http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm> >> Post: mailto:elecr...@mailman.qth.**net <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
