[Elecraft] G5RV antenna experience on K3

[Mike Morrow]

> Another style 80/40m dipole was made using a 3-inch spacer of nylon 
> rope to disconnect the outer part the 80m dipole from the center 40m 
> dipole.  A plain old alligator clip was used switch bands.  Unclip 
> for 40m and reconnect for 80m...Makes a great portable antenna for two 
> bands (a lot more efficient and lighter than traps).  I even ran the 
> this at 12 feet off the snow on some years with good results.

I've had similar very positive results for a couple of decades with a
multi-band dipole that is constructed in like manner, but for six bands
(40m through 10m) using 1.5-inch plastic insulators with integral
jumper/clip assemblies.

It's almost impossible to match the low cost, effectiveness, light weight,
and simplicity of a resonant center-fed half-wave dipole without traps.
Plus...no ground, radial, or counterpoise system is required or desirable.

Verticals and OCFs are typically poor choices that are never simple for
multi-band use.  I call those "Fashion Designer" antennas.

73,
Mike / KK5F