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Review Summary For : W8AMZ G5RV Jr. 10m-40m Multi-Band HF Dipole Antenna 2Kw
Reviews: 25MSRP: $38.99
Description:
W8AMZ G5RV Jr. Multi-Band ANTENNA



Covering 10m – 40m





Simply, Without a Doubt, The Best Built G5RV On The Market

This is a very rugged dependable verision of the Original Classic G5RV Jr. 10m – 40m Multi Band Dipole Antenna. Utilizing Rugged 450 ohm Balanced Window Line. For Many Years Of Dependable Service.
Product is not in production
More Info: http://www.amateurradiosupplies.com
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YG7RNG Rating: 2016-01-11
HF and VHF, Multi band antenna Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
The antenna is works very well on HF and VHF (2 meter). Easy to set up, very happy with it
KE0EYJ Rating: 2015-12-29
The best G5RV, but expect a severe delay Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
This is simply the best G5RV quality-wise that I've seen. The problem is that W8AMZ went SK in 2015, and the family is having troubles replacing orders in a timely manner, or providing feedback. You might find yourself waiting weeks.
KB6HRT Rating: 2015-10-15
Best JR Going! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Like to build, buy, test wire antennas am (retired)! Tested the W8AMZ G5RV jr 40-10m antenna! The antenna hears very well for its size without even using a tuner. Tested with 100' of RG8X to my transmitter had 2.65 or less SWR on all bands antenna was made for, with a tuner 1 to 1 SWR it will work 75m, but signals are way down. This is a cost effictive antenna for a small lot. Just took it down this morning, put a ZS6BKW up the G5RV jr hears everything the ZS6BKW does but on weak signals there is more background noise. See why this antenna has so many (5s)................kb6hrt
NY7Q Rating: 2015-07-04
g5rv w8amz Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Been using one about 3 years now...It plays great and impressed by construction...last through a couple severe Ice storms. W8AMZ HAS THE BEST OF ALL.
WA3YUR Rating: 2015-07-03
No Regrets... A+ Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I have been building wire antennas since I got my ticket in Jr. High School.. .. .. One day I just said F*** IT ! It's time to buy a pre-made one. For the cost of materials, time, etc. I couldn't go wrong in a pre fab. I was 100% satisfied with all facets of the G5RV Jr. by W8AMZ.
A+ craftsmanship.
WU3D Rating: 2015-04-18
The G5RV Jr. Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Well, I finally got the G5RV Jr up and it is all it's made out to be. I bought the W8AMZ G5RV Jr. and the build is awesome ! Put it up at 20 feet and the recieve signals jumped up by 2 to 3 s units.I just finished a contact to IT9SVJ in Italy with 85 watts on 20 meters tonight ! Great antenna and great support You wont be sorry buying a W8AMZ antenna!
K8RDG Rating: 2014-12-08
Wow Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I purchased this antenna last month. The construction quality is superb. The antenna tunes with my TS-2000 and TS-570 on 6-40 meters with 100 watts output, no problem. For 17 & 80 meters, however, I use my LDG AT-11MP tuner, and it tunes to less than 1.5:1 SWR. The antenna is hung 10 meters high (30’) in a slight inverted V manner, and I use the required 70’ (min) of coax (RG8) with an air core choke balun. I do not use an in-line balun. I replaced a faithful MFJ G5RV Jr which didn’t tune quite as well, even with the same coax configuration, thus the external tuner was purchased. Performance-wise, the W8AMZ G5RV Jr isn’t affected by the weather like the MFJ seemed to be, and it seems to work a little better, but it’s difficult to tell as propagation is currently changing. Within the first week, from my QTH in southeast Michigan, I worked Brazil, Madeira Island, Sweden, Netherlands, Alaska, and Guam on SSB on various bands, and even worked Argentina - on 10 meters FM simplex for the first time. I would highly recommend this antenna to anyone who is limited on space and wants a good quality, well performing, simple to install, worry free antenna.
K4NUC Rating: 2014-10-26
Excellent Antenna for small areas. Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I purchased this antenna about a year ago and have it up at a height of about 9 meters. It is mounted as an inverted V. I have a 1 to 1 balun attached and fed with 100 feet ( they recommend 70) of RG58x. Not the best setup, but it works well enough. I've worked well over 100 countries with it now using no more than 100 watts. (Made my first VK contacts last night from the mid-Atlantic east coast US). The noise levels are fairly low, it receives well, and with a YT-100 antenna tuner connected to my FT897D, the SWR readings are flat across the band. It will tune from 80 meters to 6 meters, even though it's not designed for 80. Just for fun I tried tuning in 160 meters, but it wasn't hapenning. It is shorter in length than I thought it would be to work well., but it really works great. I'm happy with it.
N9ZQZ Rating: 2014-10-25
Awesome Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
This is a well made G5RV Jr. I have mine at 25 feet in the air and received signals are terrific!!! I am unable to transmit until I get my general but man does this antenna receive. I helped a fellow operator put up an MFJ version and this one is made much better. Stronger connections and weather sealed. I highly recommend this antenna. Well worth the money. Just follow the directions and you should have no issues!!
VK2QE Rating: 2014-08-20
Excellent aerial Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Professionally made top quality aerial. Operationally, when compared to my 40 meter band dipole band noise was 3 S points lower and signals about 2 to 3 S points better. With my TS 2000 auto tuner this aerial works every band from 40 to 6 metres with great results. Bought it on Ebay, was delivered in Australia 1 week after purchased. All round excellent service, coulnt be happier with it.