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.

Everyone must start somewhere, Owen. 8^)


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.

I suspect it was probably beyond the ability of the Novices back in the
Good Old Days too. In reading the article, I think that is very true.


(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.

Figure 2. (system losses) was a real eye opener! I enjoyed the article
very much.

- 73 de Mike KB3EIA -