Topband: G5RV Conversion For 160M Use

[Jim Brown]

Hi Jim,

60 ft is very low for a horizontal antenna on 160, but that could load 
quite well as a top-loaded vertical.  Simply tie both sides of the 
ladderline together and load it against as many radials as you can put 
down.

73, Jim K9YC

On Sun,6/7/2015 9:54 AM, Jim Murray via Topband wrote:
> I have a 204' (double) G5RV I'm contemplating "strapping" for use on 160M.  It presently has 65' of 450 ohm ladder line and 70' of RG8X with a 20' choke in the coax.It's configured as a flat top, approx. 60' on each end and 50' at the middle, fed into a big old Dentron Super Super tuner in the shack.  On line I find several methods such as the link below but would appreciate any suggestions to get it right considering it's unusual size.Thanks,Jim - k2hnhttp://www.ke9ns.com/images/g5rv.png
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