G5RV
 

I plan on installing a G5RV mini. Due to limited space I would need to
cut off about 2 feet from the antenna.
I was wondering how much would this effect the antennas performance
and should I trim equal ends off the span or just take the 2 feet from
one end.

Thanks in advance

Tom

"Tom" wrote in message
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I plan on installing a G5RV mini. Due to limited space I would need to
cut off about 2 feet from the antenna.
I was wondering how much would this effect the antennas performance
and should I trim equal ends off the span or just take the 2 feet from
one end.

Thanks in advance

Tom

It would be better to let the ends droop or bend the ends in other
directions rather than cutting it. A mini is already probably as short as
is reasonable to make one.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE

Rather than cutting it, bend the dipole back on itself or bend it at an
angle to reduce space. This would not affect the antenna. Shape does not
matter as much as length with antennas.

Good luck,

Bill, W4WNT

"Tom" wrote in message
om...
I plan on installing a G5RV mini. Due to limited space I would need to
cut off about 2 feet from the antenna.
I was wondering how much would this effect the antennas performance
and should I trim equal ends off the span or just take the 2 feet from
one end.

Thanks in advance

Tom