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Subject: [TowerTalk] Common Mode Choke
From: "Don W7WLL" <w7wll@arrl.net>
Date: Sun, 22 May 2016 17:42:13 -0700
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Considering wiring up the mobile after a few years and a few changes of 
vehicles.

I’ve a pile of single band antennas and used to use a 5 in mag mount. They 
performed well (all modified Hustlers – no rolling of the eyes please) but 
always fought RF problems, most solved, but not all with extensive grounding of 
everything (including wife and kids).

Now I have a roof rack but can’t find a clamp that will allow laying the whip 
over to enter the garage. That however is something I can eventually figure out 
(find).

My question after all the discussion on this site re baluns et al is if using a 
common mode choke with these whips is practical (or needed). Typically as I 
recollect they have fairly low impedance. Has anyone some experience with the 
use of a CMC and typical single band mobile whip antennas?

Don W7WLL



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