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Re: [TowerTalk] BN-86

To: wtrone@comcast.net, towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] BN-86
From: K7LXC@aol.com
Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2004 12:48:05 EST
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In a message dated 2/17/04 2:56:02 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
wtrone@comcast.net writes:

>     I am going to replace the BN-86 on my TH7 this Spring.  I am wondering 
if 
> anyone has bought a BN-86 since MFJ took over the Hy-Gain operation?  If 
so, 
> what do you think of the quality of the balun?
>  
>      Anyone have any ideas for a "quality" balun to replace the BN-86.

    Ah, yes - the infamous BN-86 "fuse" balun. 1500 watts - no problem. 1501 
watts - ker-blooey.

    I suggest anything but a BN-86. I'm pretty sure that it's an old 
'voltage-type' design as opposed to the 'current-types' that are currently 
available. 
The newer Hy-Gain balun would be a good bet. I've had good luck with the Force 
12 B-1's.

Cheers,
Steve     K7LXC
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