[Elecraft] OT: G5RV

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

Yes it is amazing that many contacts can be made with a mediocre antenna.   Many hams haven't been exposed to a really good performance antenna system.  There is a big difference. 

Bob, K4TAX


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> On Dec 5, 2018, at 8:25 PM, Rose <elecraftcovers at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I have a copy of the original article by Varney, G5RV.  It was designed as
> a 20M only antenna.
> 
> 73 !
> 
> K0PP
> 
>> On Wed, Dec 5, 2018, 18:53 Jim Ragsdale <jim at w5la.net wrote:
>> 
>> What a great comment, Fred!  We have a guy in our area that tells
>> everyone (including newcomers to the hobby) that G5RV antennas don't
>> work. Funny how I've sure worked a lot of folks that was using one.
>> 
>> 73, Jim W5LA
>> 
>>> On 12/05/18 6:42 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:
>>> If we want younger people to try out HF, we need to assure them that
>>> they don't have to spend a year's take-home pay to get on and have fun.
>> 
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