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Re: g5rv antenna.
From:
Jerry Berrier <[log in to unmask]>
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Jerry Berrier <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Thu, 11 Apr 2002 07:16:35 -0400
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I once used a g5rv and it was not up very high.  It worked great.  Certainly
higher is better, but it's not essential.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Karnes" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 1:53 AM
Subject: g5rv antenna.


> I'm thinking of putting up my g5rv antenna, but only can put the center up
> about 25 feet and the ends about 10 feet.  Will this be much use on
> anything but 10 meters?  I understand that it should be a full wave length
> elevation, but have no way of putting it up that high without installing
> supports.  I've moved to the San Diego County coast, close to the ocean,
> 1/2 mile, and would like to work Australia.  I have a Cushcraft R7, but
> would need to buyt a new mast. Thanks for your opinions.
>
> Tom Karnes
> [log in to unmask]

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