I had a radioworks G5RV and tropical storm Irene tore it to shreds, on 
taking it down, I found water in places on it it shouldn't have been which 
explained why I never was happy with it. All that was left was the twin lead 
about anyway but I won't be looking to that brand again for anything.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 9:30 PM
Subject: Re: Antenna Question


> John,
>
> Tom KB8TYJ  had a Radio Works compact 160 and had  trouble with it
> several times and finally just took it down.   The problem was water
> getting into the balun (or matching  unit, I forget which). Someone else
> on this list from across the pond also had water problems with a Radio
> Works antenna.   If you read e-ham reviews for their products, you will
> see it isn't a rare thing.
>
> If you live in the desert, they may be great antennas, but of course you
> may wind up with sand inside it.
>
> 73, Steve KW3A
>
> On 1/13/2012 8:36 PM, John Vernaleken wrote:
>> Hello All,
>> Does anyone have  or know someone who has a Radioworks Compact Carolina
>> Windom? Since I am lot size challenged I am considering everything. The
>> squirrels  just ate my G5RV JR.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> John  KC2QJB
>>
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> John  KC2QJB
>>
>>
>>