Fred,

Here is something  written by G5RV himself that  will tell you more than you
ever wanted to know about his invention.

http://www.radiowavz.com/html/g5rv1.htm

The length of the open wire  section is based on the velocity factor of the
wire used.  The G5Rv  needs a tuner.  I've used one and it works fine, but
if you have 102 feet to string a wire there are a lot of resonant antennas
that will cover  a lot of bands and will fit in that space.

Good luck, have  fun building if you go that route.  Steve KW3A
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Fred Adams" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2005 11:21 AM
Subject: G-5RV antenna


> Some of you guys on the list     have mentioned the G-5RV antenna several
> times
> and some spoke highly of it. Could you give me the length of ladderline
and
> length of coax cable from ladderline to antenna tuner? Also, how did you
> attach the coax cable to the ladderline? I have tried the G-5RV and I have
> always gone wrong somewhere as it never worked good for me. I would like
to
> try again as I have limited space. Will appreciate any comments and
> suggestions.
>
>
> Best wishes,
>
> FRED ADAMS W4HC
> FIGHT TRUTH DECAY
>
>
>