
Inspired by the popular and widely used G5RV, designed by Louis Varney (G5RV) in 1946. It can be erected as a horizontal dipole, a sloper, or an inverted-V antenna. With a trans-match, it can operate on the following HF amateur radio bands. 80m, 40m, 20m, 17m, 15m, 12m, 10m, with some variations dependent upon installation methods. The two center fed elements are 51 ft.
Each, for a total of 102 ft. And the ladder line is 30.3 ft. Coax (not included) is required. A balun is not recommended, although a feedline current choke or "ugly balun". Is recommended in-between the ladder line and coax connection.
Power limitation is 2000 watts. Built to endure the harshest of environments. 2kW PEP with Matched Load. Broader Bandwidth 80m-10m with Tuner All Stainless Hardware 15 Stainless Conductor Wires 1.5 Wide Heavy Duty Elements. 16 AWG Ladder Line Black UV Resistant Polyethylene. Easy Deployment & Tuning Weather Resistant. Total Length of Elements: 102. Ladder Line Length: 30.3' Weight: 3 lbs 5 oz. Other sites offering K5WZ Antennas are NOT authorized or guaranteed. Please use caution when installing antennas.