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G5RV vs coax fed dipole

May 4th 2014, 01:50

KB6G

Joined: Jan 15th 2004, 09:15
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Why does a G5RV use 450 ohm ladder line instead of 50 ohm coax?
May 5th 2014, 01:37

W1VT

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http://www.w5dxp.com/G5RV.HTM
This page uses Smith Charts to show how a 28 ft length of 300 ohm transmission line can improve the match to 50 ohms on many bands.

Zack W1VT
ARRL Senior Lab Engineer

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