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possible, but a little tedious i would think.
Better to build your own loop without the latter line and so on.

73
Colin, V A6BS
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2011 7:59 AM
Subject: Possible to convert G5RV to loop?


> Hi list.
> I have a G5RV that I bought from AES.
> I think it was made by radiowav
> I haven't put it up because I think it would come down in the first ice
> storm.
> I'm wondering if I can make it in to a loop, and put it in my attic.
> I was thinking about taking the insulators off the ends and connecting the
> ends together.
> Would this work?
> Could I keep the connector on the end of the ladder line to run coax to my
> radio?
> Would I need a ballon, or how ever you spell it, and if so, where does it
> go?
> Thanks in advance for any help, and 7 3. 

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