[TenTec] Really bad noise with Peg on PTT

[N0KHQ at aol.com]

Good Jody,

A dipole is a balanced antenna that you are feeding with an unbalanced 
transmission line. The size of your RF choke is way off. I suggest that you purchase 
a "B1-2K" Current Balun from Radio Works and install it at the antenna...the 
cost is about $40.
The current balun will eliminate RF and will allow the dipole to radiate 
evenly. Right now, the shield on your coax is acting as part of the antenna system.

73
John / N0KHQ / St. Louis 

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