[TowerTalk] Pattern Distortion caused by faulty balun?

[Steve Hunt]

Tony,

Yes, it's possible if the conducted common-mode path happens to be low 
impedance compared to the Yagi impedance, and if the balun fails in a 
way that allows large common-mode current to flow.  But that's a couple 
of big "IFs" and I wouldn't think it a very common occurrence.

73,
Steve G3TXQ


On 30/12/2011 14:44, Tony wrote:
> All,
>
> Would there be any noticeable pattern changes while receiving on a Yagi
> antenna i.e., reduced f/b f/s if it's balun became faulty? If so, could
> this happen with a 1:1 bead type balun?
>
> Tony
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