[TowerTalk] BN-86

[Lee Buller]

Bernard,
 
I haved done this on a TH6DXX just four years ago.  Lets just say the BN86 will fail when using full output of an amplifier for long periods of time.  I have seen one burned up in my life.  What I did was to put a RadioWorks 4 KW balun on my TH6DXX and works just fine.  I used a couple of hose clamps to attach it to the boom.  IT has bee up four years and haven't any problems.  The only problem I have is the end caps get brittle and water gets into the traps.  Have to replace them every 4-5 years.
 
Lee - K0WA


Bernard <wtrone at comcast.net> wrote:
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.

73

Bernard, WA4OEJ
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