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KJ4DIY · July 11th 08, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Coslo

Dale Parfitt wrote:
"KJ4DIY" wrote in message
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I'm new to amateur radio.
I just passed my Extra Class test. (100%)
I need an antenna tuner for my G5RV-E dipole.
I'm running an ICOM IC-718 HF transceiver.
I was wondering if any one had some recommendations.
I don't have a lot of money so I'm on a tight budget.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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KJ4DIY

My solution was to build my HF antennas so that they do not require a tuner
and its attendant losses.

Helpful post, Dale!

Okay, Howard, the G5RV in in it's many incarnations does need a tuner
for multi-band operations.

I recommend one of the MFJ 94XX series tuners. They are very
inexpensive. The caveat is that you may have to tighten a screw down
here or there to get it running perfect. MFJ does have a decent
warranty, and return policy to it's credit. I am using a 949E tuner at
the present time.

You might consider at some point going to a general purpose dipole,
which is as much wire as you can hang - within limits, feed it with
ladder line, and use the tuner.

But your G5RV, and tuner will do well for you.

- 73 d eMike N3LI -

Mike N3LI
Thanks for the good advice.
I'm going to see about getting a MFJ 949E myself.
It sounds like a good choice for right now.
I don't see needing more than 300w power handling for awhile.
I can see how the built in dummy load will be helpful.
The price at Universal Radio Inc. is not going to stretch my budget to thin.
Thanks again for the help Mike.
73’s Howard KJ4DIY