So who would be running 1400W on 30M....? Not I, said the duck!
73
Steve
N6SJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Hunt" <steve@karinya.net>
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Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 1:43 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Balun for G5RV
> Be aware that if you're tempted to use the G5RV on a band where the
> VSWR(50) is high, the 1:1 balun windings may need to withstand some
> quite high voltages. For example, on 30m at 1400W the voltage between
> the wires of the bifilar pair will be about 2,500V peak.
>
> Steve G3TXQ
>
> On 01/02/2011 21:19, Rick Karlquist wrote:
>> I meant to say "low voltage lighting" zip cord. It has very
>> thick insulation. Although meant to operate at 12V, it should
>> be good for many 100's of volts.
>>
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