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G5RV inverted V
I am think of putting up an external G5RV,
does it make any difference which direction they run, ie east to west? must make a difference i guess, but not sure how much.
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Re: G5RV inverted V
It doesn't matter, as an inverted 'V' is pretty much omni-directional, unlike when fully opened up to a dipole.
Ideally you'd have the arms at about 90 degrees to each other as this brings the feedpoint down to about 50 ohms, ideal for co-ax.
If you are installing it as a dipole then direction does matter - maximum radiation is off the wide sides, and hardly anything comes off the ends.
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Re: G5RV inverted V
Probably wont make sooo much difference if the angle is correct. But, if like me the angle is not so hot (more of a squashed inverted V) then North South will be best
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Re: G5RV inverted V
Yep - true enough, the 90 degrees is apparently the optimum, but nearness to the ground is another factor. Having that angle forces the antenna to be omni-directional, and mixed polarity, which can be useful.
Back around 1980 I rigged up a centre-fed dipole about 6 feet above the ground for 11m, and that matched 1:1 - obviously the proximity of the ground reduced the impedance to 50 ohms-ish.
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Re: G5RV inverted V
Many thanks gents,
I will try to get it as close to 90 dregees as poss then as my property runs east to west. should of thought of this before buying the house eh.....
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Lee...
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Re: G5RV inverted V
i've got a few 1/2 waves lee
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Re: G5RV inverted V
bought a half size G5RV, will put it up next weekend will have to get an ATU this week too and see how it performs. hopefully it will outshine my A99.....
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Re: G5RV inverted V
How do you find your 1/2 wave Keith??
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Re: G5RV inverted V
sitting in the boxes of radio gear mate due to the weather, not erected yet???
looks waiting till march
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Re: G5RV inverted V
The G5RV is here, so roll on a bit of good weather at the weekend and i will give it a go.......
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