* 80-10m + 30,17,12m * 31m (102ft) top section * 9.4m (31ft) ladder line * Hard-drawn 7x22 copper wire * Heavy duty Delta CIN insulators * Extra strong ladder line * Y1-5K Precision balun * Connector SO-239 * Impedance 50 Ohms * Requires transmatch
The original G5RV is an efficient, all band antenna. It is shorter than a full size 80m antenna. This makes it appealing to those who have limited space, and is particularly popular in the UK. The Radio Works G5RV-Plus embraces two outstanding improvements over other versions of this antenna. First, is the Y1-5K precision current-type balun for the transition between the balanced stub and unbalanced coaxial cable feedline. Secondly, is the choice and length of the matching stub and RG-8X feedline combination.The Y1-5K current balun keeps RF off the coax and reduces any chance of RF feedback problems.
Unless you are using a rig with a final output that can tolerate a moderately high SWR, a transmatch is necessary, although the G5RV does not require a balanced output transmatch. This means that you can use the G5RV-Plus with nearly any transmatch, including automatic tuning units found on some rigs.
Combining these technical improvements with the G5RV's own attributes produces a very good antenna system.
