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Reviews For: W7FG 600-Ohm Open Wire Feeders

Category: Feedlines (coax, ladder-line, etc.)

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Review Summary For : W7FG 600-Ohm Open Wire Feeders
Reviews: 37MSRP: 0.58 (aprox. per foot)
Description:
Real Open Wire Feeders for Ultimate in Low Loss!
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.trueladderline.com
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W7KGA Rating: 2008-12-29
Excellent Product Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
I have used Garys 600 Ohm open wire feed line for several months now.

I have a 100 Foot line going to my 450 foot loop, and a 50 foot line going to my 135 Foot Inverted Vee.

Both antennas now hold there tuning settings better. The wire is #16 Ga, is easy to work with, and runs Full Legal Power on SSB.

I'm planning on ordering his 240 Ft Doublet DiPole.
W6GJI Rating: 2008-11-16
Outstanding Product Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
I've used W7FG ladder line for eight months to feed a center-fed zepp at 40 feet. It appears to be made from quality components. The spacers can be easily removed/moved but they will not disconnect unintentionally. SWR is stable in high winds or rain. This is the best-performing all-band antenna that I've ever used. Considering the time and effort required to build your own ladder line, this stuff is a bargain! Also, Gary, W7FG, provides very friendly and fast service.
K8ZZ Rating: 2008-04-24
Michigan winters 600 ohm line Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I live in northern lower Michigan and this 600 ohm ladder line has proven it will stand up to the harsh weather. I waited 2 winters before I sent in this review to be accurate. I just ordered another 300 feet today. Great product that does not vary in the rain, sleet or snow.. 73 Ed K8ZZ
K9IUQ Rating: 2007-08-11
Real Hams Use this Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have been using this feedline for around 6 years. I have 2 antennas that use it, a 277ft Loop and a 130 ft doublet. I just LOVE the way it looks, Beautiful. I get goose bumps everytime I look at it going up to my antennas. My XYL says it makes the house look junky, she aint a Ham.Doesnt matter what the XYL thinks, I am the Alpha dog in my household.

Does it work? Any oldtimer knows the answer to that. Stoopid Question. Go buy some now and get rid of your crummy coax/wimpy ladderline.

Stan K9IUQ
KE4ZHN Rating: 2007-05-19
Awesome! Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
I use the center fed 80 mtr. doublet and this thing rocks! Each half of the antenna is constructed from one continuous length of wire. Theres no solder splices to break or corrode. The insulators are made from some sort of pvc that doesnt seem to be affected by UV from the sun. Mine has been whipped around in high winds and tossed about in all sorts of nasty weather and just keeps on going. When it rains the swr barely moves due to the design of 600 ohm line. My 450 ohm fed antenna would require quite a bit of retouching in rainy weather to keep it flattened out. This 600 ohm line is also much more tuner friendly and makes finding a match a breeze on any band. I always get excellent signal reports on this antenna. I liked the 450 ohm line, but this 600 ohm is even better. The only disadvantage is routing is a bit trickier due to the spacing of the line and the fact that its not molded together like 450 ohm is. This is a very small price to pay for such low loss. For those wishing to experience true open wire feed, I highly recommend this antenna. its simple, strong and very effective for such a simple design.
KC8HXO Rating: 2007-03-15
What's Coax??? Time Owned: more than 12 months.
You ever use this stuff you'll give away all your HF Coaxial cables. WOW!!!!
AB2TC Rating: 2006-09-12
Excellent value Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have a number of the these G5RV antennas and for me they have done superbly. Since I got my US license just under two years ago I have done 160 DXCC entities, all continents and all states with 100W SSB and one of these antennas. One of my G5RVs has a remote autotuner just next to the open-wire feedline, the other has 60' of low loss 9913 coax and then a manual tuner in the shack. Either one is working well on all bands from 80 to 10m.
KD4HTW Rating: 2005-12-03
G5RV model Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I had "constructed" my own G5RV and was not pleased with the constant re-tuning required with small twin-lead when wet or moving in the wind. I saw the W7FG ad and instantly remembered that G5RV himself used Ladder line, not twin lead. I ordered and was pleasently surprized when the W7FG version arrived and it had NO solder joints to fail. Each leg is one piece of wire from the RF connector to the end. I really liked that, but now after 2 years up in the trees, I LOVE it. I am about to order another antenna from this company but a doublet for 80-10 this time with 100ft of feedline. I recommend this antenna for anyone. Tough, easy to install and worth every penny.
K7BON Rating: 2005-10-10
What a good product!! Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
Replaced my old trapped dipole with Gary's product and it was apparent that this was what I had really needed. Broad band and very easy to tune with my tuner. This has put the fun back into hamming. Very easy to QSY with very little adjustment between frequencies. My signal reports have vastly improved over my old antenna. Besides that, Gary is a great Ham and knows what he's doing. Try one - you wont be disappointed.
Dick K7BON
KD5VHF Rating: 2005-03-02
great Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Nice product,nice price,packaged well and FAST shipping. Can you ask for more?