TopBand: Sloper Array and Baluns

Wed, 3 Sep 1997 09:29:31 +0000

> To:            topband@contesting.com
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> Date:          Wed, 3 Sep 97 12:38:19 +0000

>Is the use of a current balun at each antenna feed point of value?  
>Is it contra-indicated in this type of system?

Hi Ralph,

If the shield of the coax is connected to the tower, a choke 
balun on the tower would do almost nothing at all.

73, Tom W8JI

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