BUT if you just want to get out for general rag-chewing, then the coax
version combined with a rig with built-in auto matching makes for a very
simple set-up.
For a local ham with bad arthritis, that's all he wanted, ie push-button
technology, no fiddling with knobs as he put it. I couldn't think of an
easier solution for him.
The only extra was a switch to make it into a top loaded system for 160m.
For top to ten, this is the simplest and most cost-effective antenna I have
ever used. After all, even though he lost a few watts in the coax, he was
still getting out and probably within an S point of a properly set up
doublet. Instead of running 50W he could run 100W, power is cheap and
amateur radio gave him a great buzz.
KISS where-ever possible.
David
G3UNA
----- Original Message -----
From: "john petters" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Ron D'Eau Claire" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: "'Elecraft'" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2007 8:39 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] G5RV
Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
Used that way, the G5RV is identical to the common multi-band doublet
used
since the 1920's. It's efficient if:
1) An efficient tuner is used capable of matching the rig to the antenna,
and
2) No coax or other lossy feed line is used between the tuner and the
radiator.
Bottom line is that the practice of putting the tuner at the rig, and
running coax between the tuner and the radiator with perhaps a balun or
unun
thrown in significantly increases the losses.
Agree absolutely
John G3YPZ
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