ZS6BKW / G5RV Optimized Multi Band HF Dipole Antenna Poly-Stealth

The ZS6BKW antenna is an optimized variant of the venerable old G5RV. Unlike the original G5RV, which requires an antenna tuner on all bands, the ZS6BKW / G5RV is capable of operating on 10, 12, 17, 20 & 40m bands, generally without a tuner, and with SWR readings usually at 1.5:1 or less. Using a tuner, 6, 15, 30 & 80m bands are attained with much higher efficiency than the original G5RV. Each Antenna is handmade to order with materials carefully tested & selected by Ni4L for quality & durability: Poly-Stealth 13 - machine crimped for permanent connection (92'), FLEXI 420-OHM LADDER LINE #16 AWG (40'), W2AU LL-TRANSULATOR, LADDER-LOC Center insulator, SS hardware & two small end insulators. Hanging the Z6SBKW/G5RV: The ZS6BKW/ G5RV is completely assembled and ready to hang. It requires about 92' of space and should be hung around 40' high or higher. It can be hung in a flat top or inverted V configuration. Unlike Windom and OCF Dipoles, the ZS6BKW / G5RV is a very forgiving antenna when it comes to nearby towers, trees, fences and other structures. IMPORTANT NOTE: As with all models of the G5RV antenna, the Optimized version also requires a minimum of 70 feet of 50-52 ohm coax to complete the matching network. Without this 70 foot of coax, the antenna will NOT function correctly.