Hi Bill,
Yes, it is very important to observe the +/- markings. If reversed,
you will be driving that antenna 180 degrees out of phase with
the others!
73,
Chuck...K1KW
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Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 5:22 PM
Subject: [Towertalk] KLM Tribanders
I am in the process of building stacks with various KT 34s and KT =
34XAs that=20
I have acquired and have been rebuilding. I am planning on stacking =
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using the Stackmatches by WX0B.=20
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Most of the 4:1 baluns are either not marked with the typical + and -=20
markings that are usually appear on the KLM baluns. In addition, the =
one=20
previously installed KT 34XA is at 65 feet and is inaccessable to =
check any=20
+/- markings.
Someone told me a while back that in stacking the KLMs it was =
imperative to=20
keep the + on the same side for the entire stack. Is this so, and if =
it is=20
what is the reason for doing so? I know you can check the balun with =
the MFJ=20
259 to determine which side is which and plan to do so but does it =
really=20
make a difference?
Bill K4XS
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