[ICOM] Question abt 746 pro and G5RV combo

[Brian K. Gaskamp]

Thanks to all who replied abt the 746 Pro and the G5RV.

73,
Brian
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brian K. Gaskamp" <ka5bkg at sbcglobal.net>
To: <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2006 7:13 PM
Subject: [ICOM] Question abt 746 pro and G5RV combo


> Does anyone have the above combo.
> We recently installed the above at our local hosp for emergency 
> communications in case mother nature decides to send some severe wx our 
> way here on the Gulf coast.
>
> My question is is there any reason why the radio won't tune the G5RV, ours 
> is the one with the 300 ohm twin lead, 4-1 balun I think, and RG8X mini.
>
> The 2 bands we are having problems with is 80m and 40m.
>
> If someone has had this same problem or can suggest why it won't tune 
> those 2 bands please let me know.
>
> Or Suggestions...Comments.
>
>
> 73,
> Brian
>
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