[Elecraft] Elecraft. G5RV Question

[Mike Morrow]

It was stated:

> Hi Guys, my main rig is a K1 feeding a multi dipole for 80/40/20 with no
> ATU. I am thinking of taking down the dipoles and trying a full size G5RV.

Don wrote:

> ... I have found the claims for the G5RV antenna to be highly exaggerated.
> For good unbiased information on the G5RV (or most any other antenna for
> that matter) check out ... www.cebik.com.
>
> Your multi-dipole will be more efficient on 80 meters, and can be fed
> directly with coax and no tuner.  If I were in your shoes, I would leave
> well enough alone unless there is some other overriding reason to change it.

IMHO, no truer words can be spoken.  I've never understood the popularity of the G5RV.  I'd agree in saying that your current array has the greater advantage over the proposed G5RV.

73,
Mike / KK5F