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
>>