[Elecraft] Elecraft. G5RV Question

[Joseph Trombino Jr]

>> 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.
>> Questions:
>>
>>   Will the KAT1 ATU tune up on all bands from 80-15m
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> Howdy Martin:
>
> Since you are planning on using a tuner anyway why not just put up a 
> center fed doublet cut for the longest frequency you want to operate on, 
> say 80m.
>
> Using a balanced tuner like the ZM2 Z-match tuner with this antenna will 
> prove very effective...better than the G5RV I believe.
>
> Remember, the original G5RV was designed to provide a couple of DB's of 
> gain on 20m only.....it was later re-designed a bit to provide multi-band 
> coverage.....certainly not an optimum antenna by any means.
>
> I currently use a 170ft center fed (ladder line) doublet (extended Double 
> Zepp on 40m) with a balun and remote tuner and it is the best wire antenna 
> I have ever put up.
>
> Right now your multi-dipole antenna is about as good as you can get for 
> multi-band coverage and you don't need a tuner with it....so your system 
> is pretty darn good as it is.
>
> Best of luck with your decision.
>
>                                        73, Joe W2KJ