Thanks, George, de KB8TYJ


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From: "George" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 8:10 PM
Subject: Re: G5RV and RFI/TVI?


> tom that is what i run, with no tvi.  no problem wd8inw
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 9:49 PM
> Subject: G5RV and RFI/TVI?
>
>
>> Hello, folks.
>>
>> In addition to the alternatives I already have discussed, I'm considering
>> the possibility of putting up the 102-foot G5RV that I have out at the
>> camp
>> site for HF operation.
>>
>> There is a tree right in back of my RV that I could use as the 
>> centerpoint
>> for the antenna, and then it would be a matter of figuring out where to
>> tie
>> off the ends.  Right now, that is a bit of a puzzler, since there are no
>> nearby trees in the needed end locations.
>>
>> The other thing, of course, is that I will have to get permission of the
>> camp site manager to string the antenna where it needs to go.  Although 
>> we
>> have been on friendly terms with this guy for the last 8 years, and even
>> though he is aware of my ham radio activities, I can't guarantee that he
>> will give his consent to this possibility.
>>
>> One issue too that I need to address is RFI and TVI.  As you can imagine,
>> the camp sites are pretty close, and many of the campers have normal TV's
>> with normal TV antennas.
>>
>>
>> What do you guys know about the G5RV's potential for TVI and RFI, and if
>> this is likely, what is the easiest and cheapest way to deal with it?
>>
>> I will be using no more than 100 watts out at the RV, with my TS480.
>>
>> Thanks, and 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
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