[Elecraft] OT:. G5RV's

[Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT]

The problem with every one of these antenna discussions is that some of 
us are looking for a reasonable set of compromises, and that discussion 
tends to get lost in the "this antenna ain't perfect!" discussion that 
invariably results.

When I bought this house, I knew the lot size, and I saw the power lines 
running along the back property line.

Someone said that rotating dipoles would outperform most of the 
alternatives.  That means a good mast, a rotor, and I'd have to make 
damn sure the mast couldn't fall across power lines.

I guess the bottom line is that perfect is the enemy of good enough.

-- Lynn

On 8/5/2016 6:37 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> What I am trying to communicate is that the user of a compromise 
> antenna should understand its properties and limitations.  Despite 
> what advertising and 'ham lore' would say, there is no 'magic' in any 
> particular antenna.  They all have their limitations.