The only power line is the one that comes into the house, and its in the 
backyard.
I'm putting the antenna along side the house.
If I used my tower for a center support, the wire would have to go over or 
under the power line, and that's not a good idea.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 9:39 PM
Subject: Re: G5RV installation questions.


> Rick,
>
> Don't think you are going to home brew any kind of self supporting  mast 
> to
> get the center up to the 30-35 foot level, which is a good height to shoot
> for.     Whether using metal, fiberglass, pvc, or wood, they will all need
> some guying.
>
>
> Also not sure I understand your dimensions, but if you only have 79 feet,
> that will be tight to get a 102 foot  antenna into, although it can be 
> done.
>
> Yes, the ladder line or twin lead should be kept away from metal, so if
> using a metal mast, use pvc standoffs to keep it a few inches away from 
> the
> mast.
>
>
> Since it's your first wire antenna install, be very, very, sure you know
> where the power lines are, and keep far away.  Baked ham is nice, but not
> when it is a sizzling pile in the back yard.
>
> Perhaps a sighted ham in your area could scout out your QTH.  Someone with 
> a
> little experience could possibly give you some ideas on attachment 
> points
> or guying  suggestions not obvious to you or your helper.  It might save 
> you
> some time, effort, money, and give you  a better performing  antenna in 
> the
> end.
>
> 73, Steve KW3A
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Rick" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 3:22 PM
> Subject: G5RV installation questions.
>
>
>> Hi list.
>> I just ordered a G5Rv, and would like to ask you all for advice on how =
>> to install it.
>> I've never put up a wire antenna before, and my help has never put up =
>> any kind of antenna, so I'll have to provide the know how.
>> Here's my situation.
>> I plan to put it up as an inverted V.
>> I have 79 feet by no more than 20 feet to put it in.
>> I didn't measure the width.
>> I cant attach anything to the house, so it will have to be a free =
>> standing mast.
>> I don't have room to put in guywires.
>> My shack is on the second floor.
>> Now for my questions.
>> How much free standing mast can I safely use?
>> What do I do with the ladder line?
>> If I understand right there is 33 feet of ladder line, and it's not a =
>> good idea to have it near metal.
>> Thanks in advance for any help, and 7 3.
>>