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Old October 1st 06, 02:41 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
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Default Optimising a G5RV

Owen Duffy wrote:
Some months ago I put some thoughts together to assist our newly
minted 6-hour hams who seem attracted to either short end-fed wires
(although they refer to them as long-wires) or G5RVs.

This article deals with optimising a typical G5RV (as distinct from an
optimal G5RV).

I ceased efforts when it became apparent that the procedure was beyond
the base competency level for our Foundation Licence, and therefore
beyond the target audience. (Another issue was that it required
transmitting a test carrier on 20m which is not one of their permitted
bands, so technically they would need assistance.)

Nevertheless, I looked over it today and fixed a few typos.

http://www.vk1od.net/G5RV/optimising.htm

Comments welcome.

Owen
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Owen,
That's an excellent job!
You're obviously a good man. Eliminate the pomposity and you'd be a
veritable saint.