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[TowerTalk] Force 12 C3E Balun Leads?

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Subject: [TowerTalk] Force 12 C3E Balun Leads?
From: clewis@knology.net (Chuck Lewis)
Date: Sun, 7 Oct 2001 18:29:44 -0500
Rich,

My C4 manual from several years ago suggests trimming the balun leads to 2
1/2" to 3"  then crimping and soldering the terminals which attach to the
DE.  Extra length here will lower the resonant frequency.

Chuck, N4NM



> Installing a new C3E and was wondering what the average lead lengths
should
> be from the Balun to the Driven Element?
>
> Thanks...
> Rich



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