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Okay, thanks guys, I got my answer, it's a non issue now.

A little research will tell you what Luis Varney (call sign G5RV) was thinking when he developed the first G5RV antenna.

Boy, you don't pull any punches, do ya? Thanks or the info anyway.

I connect the PL259 from my G5RV antenna to the radio and it receives well with only the pin connected, but as soon as I screw on the shield the reception decreases? Is there a short somewhere in the lead or the ladder line, or is the balun bad, or what? Any thoughts?:confused1:

What particular freq. on the 40m band?:confused1:

I don't need no stinkin' Maco for HAM..... I just finished string-up my G5RV, which should suffice for now.:thumbup1:

There are several on eBay, just be sure to get the latest issue.

Yes, it's a Triton IV Mod.#544

It's a Mod.#544, late 70's and in perfect condition. I was shocked when he asked me if I wanted it, even shipped it to me. Arriving Fri. 02/19. I already bought a key and an original TenTec mic for it.

Now I'm cookin'!:wink: Still gotta fully study the owner's manual and learn to properly operate it. Fortunately the friend who "GAVE" it to me has been a HAM for 40 years and is my source for info. BTW, this radio is pristine!

I guess they would have put rope in it as well. I'll let you know when it falls apart.

Tre bien!:thumbup1:

Cobra UltraLite Antennas - The Alternative Multi-Band Solution - Home Page This guy is only 34mi. from here, I just might take a ride over and pick up one of these.

Way to go! I got the same score.

My wife says she wishes I could have everything I want. I wish I had the money.

Eat.

The spray foam that I used was non-expanding and it only went in about a foot from the end and then I put the rubber caps back on. Pretty much the same as the rope. It would have no impact on disassembly or reassembly. My theory was that between the spray galvanize on the outside and the...

You'll do just fine, it's easy.:wink:

Poltergeist?:scared:

It was my own idea to keep the elements from singing in the wind and by the way, it works well. Since then, I've heard that I wasn't the first to do it either. It's lighter than rope too.