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Reviews For: WA2NAN True-Talk G5RV

Category: Antennas: HF: Verticals; Wire; Loop

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Review Summary For : WA2NAN True-Talk G5RV
Reviews: 264MSRP: 90
Description:
An extremely well made G5RV type antenna. Kerry (WA2NAN) builds these antennas with excellent materials and very good attention to detail. The center insulator is a really nice piece of work and all the connections are soldered and have heat shrink tubing on them. I am not affiliated at all with WA2NAN but have one of his antennas and it is great.

Info: kerry@northnet.org

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N1TGE Rating: 2018-12-30
True-Talk II ( 204' G5RV 160-6) Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I have been a ham since 93. I am 37 now and finally have my dream home with tons of space. I have lived in condos, apartments, homes, etc but nowhere like where I am now. So, I started shopping for a really good wire antenna. That's right I am a 100w and wire kind of guy. I have tried G5RV jr, fanned dipoles, end feds, and verticals.

I purchased the True-Talk II (204 ft) and was able to get it up at about 70 in a flat top orientation. The purchase was smooth via eBay and shipping was quick as well.

I can finally work 160/80!! THIS THING ROCKS!!!

This antenna is built like a tank. Kerry clearly puts a lot of effort into making sure that his antenna will last. In comparison to MFJ and Alpha Delta this piece of gear is a Formula 1 car while the others a Kias.

*EXCELLENT construction
*AFFORDABLE
*FAST shipping
*COAX included

Do yourself a favor and buy one of these. You will not be disappointed.
AE4XL Rating: 2018-12-21
GREAT ANTENNA Time Owned: more than 12 months.
THIS is my second antenna and they are the best one's I have ever had.
WE had some really bad storms here in MANSFIELD,TN. and they took the top's out of 3 of my tree's that the last antenna was in and really made a mess of it that is the reason I needed another one.
I have other wire antenna's but none can match the TRUE TALK.
THANK'S KERRY for a great antenna.


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Earlier 5-star review posted by AE4XL on 2013-08-24

MINE just came in today and after looking it over I have to say it has the best workmanship I have ever seen in a G5RV.
IT is true you can buy a cheaper one but why would anyone want to,I think it is worth every penny it cost's.
IT show's KERRY has put a lot of thought,time and work into it and should be very proud of it.
A great job.
NU9S Rating: 2018-09-30
Great Antenna Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I am on my second G5RV purchased from WA2NAN because the first one was damaged by Florida storms. The reason I am writing it to thank you for making such a high quality antenna for a great price. It is built like a tank and better than any other G5RV I have tried and I've tried a few. It handles the nasty weather we have down here in Florida during storm season and tunes up great on most all bands.
W5GTG Rating: 2018-06-07
G5RV Jr. Excellent Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Perfect for my needs. Excellent workmanship and Kerry was there to answer all questions. Mounted on my 40' deck because my house is on piers and the ground drops at a 45 deg angle in front, so the inverted V works great for now. I've made a lot of dx contacts on 20m. Still need to try the other bands, should be able to tune 6-40m. I made some offset brackets out of 1" pvc to keep the ladder line 14" away from the pole and made the choke out of a piece of 4-1/2" pvc I had laying around. Dipole is situated east to west. Thanks WA2NAN
MTMAPMAKER Rating: 2018-04-16
Outstanding Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I have a G5RV Jr. built by Kerry and it is an outstanding piece of workmanship and materials. It has been up for a year now and looks as good as new. I wanted to fill-in the directions not covered by this antenna so I bought a popular EFHF 130 ft antenna and put it up about a month ago. It had a small choke wound on the end near the balun and the wire broke there during one of our Oklahoma wind storms. I soldered it together and put it back up. It broke again! What a cheap design and It had 3 S units more noise than the G5RV Jr. I bought the full size and up it went. Great reception, high quality and LOW noise. I learned my lesson!!
K8ZK Rating: 2018-03-25
Well Built in USA Time Owned: more than 12 months.
This is my second WA2NAN antenna. My first lasted ~15 years until it was attacked by a rodent. After a temporary repair, it was clear the sun and elements had baked the materials and it was probably time for a new one. I generally do SWL on several SDRs, so I cannot speak for TX performance. But the 102' appears to do well for my needs. It appears that Kerry has improved the design over the years, as my new one looks more robust.
VA7JH Rating: 2018-02-11
A quality antenna Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
This antenna is built like a tank. All connections were properly sealed. My first contact made was on 40 meters and managed 4000 kms Ft8 with 20 watts. I would recommend this antenna to anyone.
K4SSN Rating: 2018-02-11
GREAT Antenna Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I purchased back in December and after 2 months on the air , I can confirm what others have said about this antenna is true, its a performer.
I was impressed by the build quality , but, the performance is what really struck me.
Kerry is a great guy to deal with, very helpful and professional. If a G%RV is what you seek, then look no further than this antenna.
N0AVR Rating: 2018-02-10
Best multi-bander I've found. Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I'm on my second G5RV from Kerry. (First was destroyed in a thunderstorm.) I keep trying other antennas (dipoles, end-fed, etc.) and I keep coming back to this one. Tunes on all bands it's supposed to. I work the entire US and tons of DX with great reports. I have it up about 55 feet. Quality of construction is superb and the price is right.
KD4BBQ Rating: 2018-02-10
True-Talk G5RV I Am Very Pleased Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
I have had my True-Talk G5RV antenna for almost a year now and am very pleased with it. The parts used to build the antenna are of the best quality and the manufacturing is excellent. The performance of this antenna is excellent on all bands and it out performs my end fed zepp especially the receive. Kerry gives great customer service with very good communication and fast shipment. I am also very pleased with the price.