[TowerTalk] Autotuner/RG-8X/4:1 remote balun/450 ohm/dipole...

[Dino Darling]

Looking for suggestions/opinions...

I have a LDG AT-100PRO hooked up to 25' of RG-8X, into an LDG 4:1 
balun feeding a 51'/leg dipole fed by 450 ohm ladder line.  The 
purpose of this setup was to get the balun mounted remotely 
(outside), 30' directly below the apex of the dipole.  This set up 
works nicely, but maybe there is a better way.

The LDG balun is a mechanical joke (IMHO), but fit the "temporary" 
need at the time.  I figured the 4:1 was a better choice over the 1:1 
in the case.
http://www.ldgelectronics.com/products.php?cID=2&pID=13&v=1

I'm thinking of upgrading the balun to something a bit more 
robust.  In your vast opinions, should I stick with a 4:1 balun to 
feed the ladder line; use a 1:1, or do something completely different.

Understand, the LDG does not have the option to run the ladder line 
directly to the back of the tuner.

If I was to stick with and buy a 4:1 balun, what would you recommend 
for this application?


Dino - K6RIX
dino at k6rix.com 


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