[TowerTalk] Balun for G5RV

[Steve Jones]

So who would be running 1400W on 30M....?  Not I, said the duck!

73
Steve
N6SJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Hunt" <steve at karinya.net>
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Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 1:43 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Balun for G5RV


> Be aware that if you're tempted to use the G5RV on a band where the 
> VSWR(50) is high, the 1:1 balun windings may need to withstand some 
> quite high voltages. For example, on 30m at 1400W the voltage between 
> the wires of the bifilar pair will be about 2,500V peak.
> 
> Steve G3TXQ
> 
> On 01/02/2011 21:19, Rick Karlquist wrote:
>>   I meant to say "low voltage lighting" zip cord.  It has very
>> thick insulation.  Although meant to operate at 12V, it should
>> be good for many 100's of volts.
>>
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