MFJ-1778 G5RV Wire Antenna 80-10 Meters - Authorized Dealer - 2024 report by Whydis

MFJ-1778 G5RV Wire Antenna 80-10 Meters - Authorized Dealer

MFJ-1778 - G5RV Wire Antenna - Multi-Band center-fed dipole antennas. These are multi-band, center-fed dipole antenna capable of 1,500 watts. Designed as 3/2 wavelength antennas for 14 MHz, they provide reasonable performance on many other bands. The...

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Time

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Reviews around reception (5.00 of 5)

  • Gives excellent reception.
  • Height is key for best reception

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Reviews around work (5.00 of 5)

  • I have an ATU that I can put at the base of the antenna and run a 12v power lead out to it and this work very well with the antenna and it tuned up right across the bands
  • The antenna works great with a tuner, but the construction of the antenna leaves a lot to be desire

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Reviews around money (5.00 of 5)

  • don't waste your money make your own or look for a better

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Reviews around construction (5.00 of 5)

  • The construction is very good and installing it is a breeze
  • Construction is adequate although the center section solder points and SO-239 connector are completely exposed to the weather

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Reviews around use (5.00 of 5)

  • I have been able to use it and enjoy using it, to make contacts around the world on 80m, 40m, 20m, 17
  • This antenna is radiant in several bands, but not all the way so you get the best use using an antenna tuner.

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Reviews around quality (5.00 of 5)

  • Fine quality...survived Kentucky winds and rail.
  • Antenna is easy to install , great quality , and I'm back on the air.

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Reviews around disappoint (5.00 of 5)

  • Works just fine, little disappointed that the tuner in the radio wouldn't tune all bands but have an external tuner that works on all bands, was able to eliminate two inverted V antennas, neater looking around the tower.

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Reviews around time (5.00 of 5)

  • Should last a good long time....
  • I’ve been able to reach anywhere I want to at the right time including many DX stations from TN.Works the best for me on 20 & 40 meters.

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Reviews around weather protect (5.00 of 5)

  • The antenna is not weather protected, fine for Florida but not Upstate New York

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Reviews around way (5.00 of 5)

  • There can be a better way to fold up the wires like a wheel or something
  • This antenna is radiant in several bands, but not all the way so you get the best use using an antenna tuner.

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Reviews around doe (5.00 of 5)

  • This does not make the antenna better, but protects your radio from reflected power.

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More about MFJ-1778 G5RV Wire Antenna 80-10 Meters - Authorized Dealer

  • MFJ-1778 - G5RV Wire Antenna - Multi-Band center-fed dipole antennas
  • These are multi-band, center-fed dipole antenna capable of 1,500 watts
  • Designed as 3/2 wavelength antennas for 14 MHz, they provide reasonable performance on many other bands
  • They cover all bands from 80-10 meters with a wide range antenna tuner
  • They are 102 ft
  • long and are designed to be used as an inverted vee or sloper to be more compact
  • Specifications: Assembled Wire Antenna: Yes Wire Antenna Type: Multi-band, non-resonant Antenna Power Rating: 1,500 Watts Wire Antenna Length: 102.00 ft
  • Antenna Tuner Required: Yes Feedline Connection Type: UHF female, SO-239 Minimum Recommended Feedpoint Height: 35.00 ft
  • Wire Gauge: 14-gauge Center Insulator Maximum Rope Size: 0.375 in
  • Wire Antenna Weight: 2.90 lbs.