I once used a g5rv and it was not up very high. It worked great. Certainly
higher is better, but it's not essential.
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From: "Tom Karnes" <[log in to unmask]>
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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
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