No trees.
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From: "Gerry Leary" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 9:13 PM
Subject: Re: G5RV installation questions.


> Are there any Trees that you can attach to?
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Rick" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 1:22 PM
> Subject: G5RV installation questions.
> 
> 
>> Hi list.
>> I just ordered a G5Rv, and would like to ask you all for advice on how =
>> to install it.
>> I've never put up a wire antenna before, and my help has never put up =
>> any kind of antenna, so I'll have to provide the know how.
>> Here's my situation.
>> I plan to put it up as an inverted V.
>> I have 79 feet by no more than 20 feet to put it in.
>> I didn't measure the width.
>> I cant attach anything to the house, so it will have to be a free =
>> standing mast.
>> I don't have room to put in guywires.
>> My shack is on the second floor.
>> Now for my questions.
>> How much free standing mast can I safely use?
>> What do I do with the ladder line?
>> If I understand right there is 33 feet of ladder line, and it's not a =
>> good idea to have it near metal.
>> Thanks in advance for any help, and 7 3.
>>