[Elecraft] K2 tuner and G5RV

[Ariel Jacala]

I second Gerald.  The Zs6 is a much more efficient antenna and provides a better balance of performance.  I got DXCC on the G5RV but I got DXCC  - QRP on the ZS6BKW.  I took comparative measurements of SWR using an AA-200 analyzer between the two and you can read it on my blog at http://www.ny4g.blogspot.com.

The ZS6BKW is not a perfect antenna but it is the least imperfect of the simple single wire antennas IMHO.  If you want a better multiband, you can try the super loop but it is a multiple wire delta loop.

The K2 will tune a G5RV but your ERP will be better on the ZS6

Ariel NY4G

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On Feb 13, 2013, at 5:18 PM, "Gerald Manthey" <kc6cnn at gmail.com> wrote:

> I would prefer the ZS6BKW , it is a improved G5RV. Google it and I think
> you will be impressed compared to the G5RV 102.
> Just my option.
> Gerald- KC6CNN
> On Feb 13, 2013 4:14 PM, "Paul and Sue Huff" <phuff at mi.rr.com> wrote:
> 
>> Here in the dead of winter I am thinking about spring antenna projects.
>> One of the antennas that I am considering is a basic 102 ft G5RV.  I would
>> be interested in hearing about any experience that anyone has had with this
>> antenna and a K2 (QRP) with the internal antenna tuner.  Is the tuner able
>> to provide a match on all bands from 80 to 10?  (I don't work 60 meters).
>> 
>> Thanks in advance for any information that you might have to share.
>> 
>> 73,
>> Paul - N8XMS
>> 
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