tom that is what i run, with no tvi.  no problem wd8inw
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
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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