[TowerTalk] Balun for G5RV

Steve Hunt steve at karinya.net
Tue Feb 1 14:24:28 PST 2011


Here are a couple of simple calculations based on EZNEC predictions of 
the impedance at the end of the G5RV ladderline - where the 1:1 balun 
operates:

40m: Z = 27-j78
At the 1500W level, I = 7.5A rms and Vpk = 875v

30m: Z = 37 + j291
At the 1500W level, I = 6.4A rms and Vpk = 2,655v

Are we sure that the cables being recommended for the bifilar winding 
can withstand those sorts of voltages? I'm not familiar with the US THNN 
cable, but from what I see on Internet pages THNN #12 is rated at 600v.

Steve G3TXQ


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