Dave's observations are "right on" and good reading.
I've never understood the popularity of the G5RV. It's
achieved a sort of "cult" following. The original design
was for a 20M -ONLY- antenna, and somehow has
morphed into a do everything hoax.
I do antenna talks at conventions and hamfests, and
I always ask; "How many of you use a G5RV"? The
hands go up and it's usually about 50% of the audience.
I say; "Gosh, I'm sorry", and try to show them how much
easier and more efficient it would be to simply use the
open wire feeder portion of the antenna and a balun at/in
the (required) tuner.
Some years ago the "Carolina Windom" had the same
sort of following....
73! Ken Kopp - K0PP
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