two of my four g5rvs have fifty feet of coax
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From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 9:58 PM
Subject: Re: Tom's G 5 R V


> I've run a lot less than that for coax with no problem, it seems like
> usually anything will work though a 10 turn coil in the coax where it 
> meets
> the twin lead is usually recommended. My last one at the apartment I had 
> 50
> feet of coax, I ran one in a temporary setup once with 20 feet of coax
> because that's what I had in my go kit and it worked fine.
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> From: "Howard, W A 9 Y B W" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 9:51 PM
> Subject: Tom's G 5 R V
>
>
>>I have been out of town until about an hour ago.  I just read all the =
>> posts in regard to your antenna Tom.
>>
>> For the antenna to work properly you need about 75 feet of coax between =
>> the window line and your radio.  The excess coax can just be coiled up =
>> in your shack or outside the RV at a convenient place.
>>
>> I know you really don't need to buy a new antenna, however, the G 5 R =
>> V's from W 8 A M Z are made very well. The connections at the top where =
>> the window line connect to the two legs of the antenna are sealed in =
>> epoxy.  The bottom end of the window line is terminated in an S o 239 =
>> connector which is also sealed in epoxy therefore all the connection =
>> points will not get any moisture in them.  The 450 ohm window line is =
>> copper coated steel wire which is insulated and will not break from =
>> movement in the wind.
>>
>> I own one of these and I feel it is of high quality.  The regular size =
>> is about $70.
>>
>> Get the wire off the ladder, cut the P L 259 connector off the coax =
>> pigtail check for continuity.  If there is still a short, cut the =
>> pigtail completely off the window line and make a new pigtail and =
>> install it be sure to water proof all connections.
>>
>> Again, 75 feet of coax between window line and radio, a must!!!
>>
>> In general, it seems like most agree on what you should do.
>>
>> 73
>>
>> Howard #3