dougdoug
Member
Just curious if anyone uses a G5RV antenna. I realize that a multi band antenna will be a compromise however was wondering how they work? I am still saving money for a new rig but the transceiver and power supply will exhaust that savings. I am currently working 10 meters only off of an inverted v. It works great, has good SWR, and if I can hear them can usually work them, but I am limited to 10.
Yes I know I could string other dipoles, fans, multiple dipoles with remote switches, etc., but I would rather save my money for a good tri band (10-15-20) beam and rotor.
The idea of the G5RV sounds good if they work and would get me by until I can afford the beam. They seem to get pretty good reviews depending on manufacture.
So I guess I have two questions. First, do they work, and secondly, can you use an auto tuner as in the LDG IC-100? Most all advertisements say they require a tuner but don’t specify what type. I am guessing that because they transition to coax that the auto tuner will work?
Thanks
Yes I know I could string other dipoles, fans, multiple dipoles with remote switches, etc., but I would rather save my money for a good tri band (10-15-20) beam and rotor.
The idea of the G5RV sounds good if they work and would get me by until I can afford the beam. They seem to get pretty good reviews depending on manufacture.
So I guess I have two questions. First, do they work, and secondly, can you use an auto tuner as in the LDG IC-100? Most all advertisements say they require a tuner but don’t specify what type. I am guessing that because they transition to coax that the auto tuner will work?
Thanks