I was not planing on using any coax at all. My antenna tuner has conections
for bal. line.
Is there a problem using this connection without a balun?
Also the tuner is grounded.
> I'd vote for a flat top dipole as high as you can get it, with ladderline
> feed (or a variety of loops, as others have suggested). 300 ohm or 450 ohm
> line will be an easier match than 600 ohm. You can bring the ladderline to
a
> balun, then your tuner. You may have to experiment with different lengths
> for the ladderline...1/2 wavelength feedline at lowesat freq is ideal
(allow
> for velocity factor), avoid 1/4 wavelength. Also, once in the shack, try
to
> keep your coax lengths as short as possible as well.
>
> A grounded tuner is less than optimal for keeping open wire line balanced
(a
> balanced or link coupled tuner is better for this, but you might get by).
>
> Stray pickup by the ladderline should only be a problem if it is seriously
> out of balance. If the currents are equal & opposite in both legs, the
> feedline line should neither radiate nor pick up signals. Make sure both
> dipole elements are the same size and heigh above ground. Avoid proximity
to
> trees and other objects. Try to have the feedline drop vertically from the
> center of the antenna, don't let it run parallel to or get close to the
> dipole elements. There is plenty on this topic online and in the various
> handbooks.
>
> Goodluck & 73
> Dan
> K0DAN
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