G5RV vs coax fed dipole
May 4th 2014, 01:50 | |
KB6GJoined: Jan 15th 2004, 09:15Total Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
Why does a G5RV use 450 ohm ladder line instead of 50 ohm coax? |
May 5th 2014, 01:37 | |
W1VTSuper Moderator Joined: Apr 4th 1998, 00:00Total Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
http://www.w5dxp.com/G5RV.HTM This page uses Smith Charts to show how a 28 ft length of 300 ohm transmission line can improve the match to 50 ohms on many bands. Zack W1VT ARRL Senior Lab Engineer |