[TowerTalk] BN-86

[Carl]

I think the BN4000 current balun is a good replacement for the BN86 if it's still made.

73,
Carl  K8AV



> 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.


> 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