[Elecraft] K2 tuner and G5RV

[Gary Gregory]

And better yet on a Zepp

Gary

On 14 February 2013 11:23, Ariel Jacala <ny4g at hotmail.com> wrote:

> 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
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> 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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