"Bob D." wrote in message
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I'm still trying to decide on a ready-made HF antenna. I have a couple
more questions.

Can the Barker & Williamson's BWD-90 really be used without an antenna
tuner?

Does the G5RV really need an antenna tuner?

Wow, there's a 7:1 price difference here! Hope to be QSOing soon, instead
of emailing.

--
Bob D. ND9B


Just for comparison, take a look at www.k1kek.com. It's called the Cobra
Ultralite and comes in 2 versions.
73 feet and 140 feet for 80-10 coverage and 160-10 respectively. I run the
longer one with an LDG autotuner. I don't have comparative data, and I'm
not trying to argue about which antenna is "best"; just the fact that the
Cobra works decently, slightly better than the B & W and is less obtrusive.
It carries up to 1000 watts and seems to work smoothely without any
objections thru out its range. Most anything is a compromise unless it is a
resonant, dedicated antenna; it's all in what you are looking for. The
Cobra DOES want a tuner, however. Again, an opinion, but I don't like the B
& W.


73

K4KWH