Thanks for all the replies. I've also found this article by AD1B in CQ from
1995 to be helpful.
http://techdoc.kvindesland.no/radio/antennas/20061010171110285.pdf
Thus far, the (102') G5RV is up at about 50' and I'm not using it in a T
configuration. It's loading up on 160m like a regular G5RV. I know that's
not optimal, BUT...
I only need 30 more countries on 160m for DXCC and we'll be moving by March.
So I'm not going to get all fancy with another inverted-L... or putting down
a full ground field. I'll do the best I can to work 30 more with the G5RV
or by following the attached article.
Mike, WA9PIE
-----Original Message-----
From: Topband [mailto:topband-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Michael
G. Carper
Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2012 7:09 PM
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Topband: Converting a full-size G5RV to a T for 160m
Hey guys.
I saw a few items in a Google search where guys had converted their
full-size G5RV into a T antenna on 160m. It had something to do with adding
the obligatory counterpoise and shorting the feedline. This would turn the
antenna from a horizontal radiator to a vertical radiator.
Anyone have any info on this? Or can you refer me to a source?
Mike, WA9PIE
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