[Elecraft] G5RV

[john petters]

Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:

> 
> Used that way, the G5RV is identical to the common multi-band doublet used
> since the 1920's. It's efficient if:
> 
> 1) An efficient tuner is used capable of matching the rig to the antenna,
> and
> 
> 2) No coax or other lossy feed line is used between the tuner and the
> radiator.
> 
> Bottom line is that the practice of putting the tuner at the rig, and
> running coax between the tuner and the radiator with perhaps a balun or unun
> thrown in significantly increases the losses.  

Agree absolutely
John G3YPZ