[TenTec] OCF antennas evolution

[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

Mike et al;

Frankly, I think we've whipped the general OCF topic to death.   Personally 
I have thoroughly enjoyed the discussions and I've leaned a lot, mostly for 
my future antenna location.  The results and info provided from others has 
proven to illuminate a wealth of information.

While, as Rick said, I don't personally nor presently favor OCF antennas, it 
may become one of my "needs" an thus discussions such as these are very 
fruitful.

Secondly, the balun discussion is one that could go on for years.    There 
are indeed many valid uses for the various balun configurations.  And as 
Rick pointed out, just because one does it, doesn't make it correct. 
Sometimes companies play "follow the leader" and end up with less than 
optimum results.  What was in demand for applications 20 years ago may not 
be the same as the needs today.

My concluding point, lets keep an open mind, lets learn from others and lets 
enjoy the hobby.  After all it is a hobby and not a profession.

73
Bob, K4TAX

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Bryce" <prosolar at sssnet.com>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, July 12, 2013 10:14 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] OCF antennas evolution


> Bob,
>
> I can't explain it.
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> What I know is that every antenna tuner I've ever own, every one that is 
> currently in production, has a 4:1 balun inside.
>
> if what you, rick, and everyone else is saying is right, why then don't 
> the manufactures of antenna matching devices (I never liked the term 
> antenna tuners as they don't tune the antenna) include 1:1 current balun 
> instead of 4:1 voltage baluns.
>
> from my cheap POS MFJ tuner in use for camping, to those $3K Palstar 
> units, they all come with 4:1 internal baluns.
>
>
> Mike Bryce, WB8VGE
> the heathkit shop
> SunLight energy systems
> J e e p
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> On Jul 12, 2013, at 12:28 AM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote:
>
>> Then explain why a 4:1 balun is needed.  Heck I might learn something.
>>
>> 73
>> Bob K4tAX
>>
>>
>
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