elk2370bruce
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Going to install a G5RV 80 meter antenna (102 feet) running from a large pine tree in front yard to equally high hardwood tree in back yard. At least fifty feet above the ground. Reactive ladder line (31 feet long) will hang vertically about a two feet from back of house. Ladder line will terminate about 10 feet above the metal roof over the kitchen. Will this metal roof create a problem for SWR or power output. Lower end of ladder line terminates in a 4:1 balun and RG8 coax will run into the Shack (around 25 feet) into an MFJ 948 transmatch. Is this okay or should I remove the ladder line, insert the balun at the center of the two horizontal wires and just run in the coax without the ladder line. Different books give me different outcomes. Experience and knowledge would be appreciated before I try loading this puppy.
Thanks in advance.
73 de KC2PBJ
Thanks in advance.
73 de KC2PBJ