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> The ZS6BKW is really a quite different antenna than a G5RV. On 40, 20, 18,
> 12 and 10 meters, the feedpoint is close enough to 50 ohms to present a
> good match when properly trimmed . The coax is matched so the length of
> the coax is not important and losses are low ON THESE BANDS. >>>
It actually is very similar to a G5RV. It just has some length adjustments.
I guess one could argue that most antennas are similar, just with length
adjustments. Take a 160 ft long wire, cut it up into 5 pieces, presto. A 5
element 20 meter beam... ;)
Kevin
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