[PPRAANet] G5RV HELP NEEDED

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Wed, 20 Mar 2002 16:08:29 EST


Hello everyone,
   Well I finally went and bought a new HF rig (Yaesu FT920). Also purchased 
a G5RV. Now the problem is that the SWR is too high for the antenna tuner to 
handle. I can tune it up on 10 and 20 meters without a problem. But except 
for the very LOW end of the 40 meter CW band the others will not load. I have 
the Apex at 30 feet with the two legs extending out into the back yard at 
about 110 deb. and slopping down. Almost identical with what JC has and his 
loads without any problems on all bands. I can insert an antenna tuner in 
between the radio and antenna and then get it to load (of course that means 
that there is more RF lose).
   Sure hope that someone has experience with G5RV's and can tell me what is 
wrong.

Thanks & 73,
Dave N0EOP