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Inverted G5RV

Sep 6th 2012, 00:18

1bear

Joined: May 17th 2012, 10:26
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I'm a complete newbe so please bear with me as I probably won't use correct terminology. I am setting up a G5RV, 102' and need to invert it, probably with my center pole about 45' and outer poles 20', is that acceptable. I live in E. Tn. 30 minutes east of Knoxville. I have 3 acres but it isn't level and I have trees to deal with. About the only angle I can erect the antenna is west southwest to east northeast. Any advise will be greatly appreciated.
Sep 6th 2012, 03:50

W0BTU

Joined: Apr 4th 1998, 00:00
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Yes, that should work. Lots of people put up G5RVs (and other dipoles) in inverted-vee configuration like you want to.

Not having it straight may change the feedpoint impedance a little, but I wouldn't worry about it.

73, Mike
http://www.w0btu.com/g5rv_antenna.html
Sep 8th 2012, 08:35

1bear

Joined: May 17th 2012, 10:26
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W0BTU, Thanks for the reply. Not sure but may be able to set it straight after all. Will have it worked out in a couple of weeks. 1Bear
Sep 8th 2012, 21:36

1bear

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I don't want to be a nuisance but need to ask another question. I will be able to mount the G5RV as a flattop after all,but will need to be parallel to my 75/80 meter inverted V antenna, about 10' to the side. Would that be okay? Thanks, James

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