Yeah, you're right Colin.  I took a fast look at the ones being sold by 
Universal radio in Ohio, and none are sold with coax.  Back  when I had my 
G5RV by Van Gordon it came with 70 ft of RG-8X, which was suitable for my 
novice station.  of course, back then bread cost a nickel and Marconi was in 
short pants.  Fifty feet of  good coax with connectors would certainly add 
to the price.

73, Steve KW3A
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 12:56 PM
Subject: Re: G5RV Antenna


> remember, that price includes 50 feet of coax and if it is decent coax, 
> then
> perhaps that is why the price is higher.
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 10:50 AM
> Subject: Re: G5RV Antenna
>
>
>> It's a nice antenna and I worked a lot of DX  20 some years ago.  It was
>> my
>> first and for a few years, my only antenna.
>>
>> I know there is a slight difference between Canadian and US dollars, but
>> that price seems a bit high for something that can be had in the states
>> for
>> $35 - $50 depending on brand and dealer.
>>
>> Since I think  from previous posts, you are running an amp, you may
>> already
>> know that you will need a tuner for this antenna and  running high power
>> means an external tuner rated  for your amp's output.
>>
>> 73, Steve KW3A
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Michael Ryan" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 11:20 AM
>> Subject: G5RV Antenna
>>
>>
>>> Hi all:
>>>
>>> Not sure if my posting from last night went through, didn't receive
>>> the bounce back.
>>> Anyway, the jist of it was:
>>> Has anyone had any experience with a G5RV? I know it gets a bad
>>> reputation but from what I've read, if installed properly, it can do a
>>> fine job.
>>> Ideally I'd like to ge the Carolina Windom but I can't justify the
>>> 160USD/200CAN price tag.
>>> I can pick up a ready made G5RV with 50F of Coax from Radio World in
>>> Toronto Canada for 110, 123 taxes included.
>>>
>>> TNX all & 73:
>>>
>>> Michael De VO1RYN
>>>
>