[TowerTalk] Window line and Balun

[Tim Holmes]

Hi Folks:

I have a 135 foot dipole at about 50 - 55 feet that is fed with windowline.
 The window line is connected to a 4:1 balun which in turn is connected to
the tuner in the shack*.  The antenna works absolutely FANTASTIC -- I see a
20% gain on transmit and receive over my old coax fed antenna.  The only
problem that i have is the window line keeps escaping from the screw
terminals on the top of the balun.  Its an LDG 4:1 balun and has the screw
down type of terminals with a hole through the center post that the wire is
placed in and then the plastic screw is tightened down to hold it.  I tried
stapling the window line to the side of the house so it couldnt escape but
the shack was instantly flooded with RF, causing all kinds of radio and
computer wildness when i keyed up.  using a piece of rope between the window
awning and a stake in the ground with the the windowline caught part way
between has HELPED but not alleviated the problem -- If anyone has any ideas
or suggestions for keeping the wire in the terminals it would be MOST
appreciated.
Any other comments / suggestions for my antenna system are also appreciated



*I chose this setup to minimize the RF in the shack from the window line
inside, and because my tuner (LDG AT200 Pro) does not have the proper
outputs for window line


Tim
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Tim Holmes
W8TAH - Amateur Extra Operator
Medina County AEC
Skywarn Advanced Storm Spotter Certified
Certified Severe Weather Specialist
StormNet Chase 9