OOOOPS Correction: Bazooka eliminates the use of a balun that matches a balanced antenna to unbalance feed line makeing the DB a more reliable antenna. Normally you would use a 6:1 balanced to balanc
Jim, That link I just posted on Bazooka tests, shows ARRL diagram versions of the Bazooka using a single balun. They are like other dipoles in some cases you can get away with no balun at all, and th
Ok Guys, enjoy your Bazooka discussion group. I'm outta here! Rick K6LE _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/l
Author: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson" <geraldj@storm.weather.net>
Date: Fri, 06 Jun 2008 10:41:02 -0600
Too many connections under tensile stress made worse by the wind (and ice) cross section being mostly plastic with only a small copper cross section for tensile strength. That's what kills the reliab