I had a g5rv here, but I run a magnus amp at times and the g5rv needs a 
tuner for the amp to work.  I didn't have them both up at the same time, 
but I didn't see much difference when I took the g5rv down and put up 
the b and w.
73
Butch Bussen
wa0vjr
open Node 3148
Las Vegas


On Mon, 1 Mar 2010, John Miller wrote:

> Why not put up a g5rv or something? if the center is high enough form the
> ends, it will fit in a 100 foot  yard.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Butch Bussen" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 10:48 AM
> Subject: Re: some thoughts on 17 meters for next week's net
>
>
>> I have a gap vertical, which was better yesterday.  I also have a b and
>> w all band, I call it my dummy load with wires.  It is a compromise I
>> know, but My lot here is only 100 feet deep.
>> 73
>> Butch Bussen
>> wa0vjr
>> open Node 3148
>> Las Vegas
>>
>>
>> On Mon, 1 Mar 2010, Gerry
>> Leary wrote:
>>
>>> What do you have for an antenna?
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Butch Bussen" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2010 9:16 PM
>>> Subject: Re: some thoughts on 17 meters for next week's net
>>>
>>>
>>>> I can't believe my station sucks that bad, but I only heard one station
>>>> and I don't even know where he was located.  I finally gave up.  I don't
>>>> know if it is propogation, my location or all of the above, but pretty
>>>> discouraging here in Las Vegas.
>>>> 73
>>>> Butch Bussen
>>>> wa0vjr
>>>> open Node 3148
>>>> Las Vegas
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>
>