[TowerTalk] Is there a good 1:1 Balun for a Beam

[john at kk9a.com]

I used a Hy-Gain BN-86 with my very first tribander and after a year or two
it went suddenly went completely dead. I only used the antenna on bands that
it was designed for and never ran over KW or 100% duty cycle.  I was not
happy with experience and it was the last BN-86 that I ever purchased. I
have used a Hy-Gain BN-4000 with no issues. Currently I am using Array
Solutions baluns.

John KK9A

To:	towertalk at contesting.com
Subject:	[TowerTalk] Is there a good 1:1 Balun for a Beam
From:	Herbert Schoenbohm <herbert.schoenbohm at gmail.com>
Date:	Wed, 26 Nov 2014 10:25:07 -0400

Having ready all the problems with various baluns that rate from junk to
near junk I have been using the coiled cable to feed most antennas that
require a balanced feed. I would like to hear what is the best available for
a reaonable cost and design for a beam feed. Your views would be
appreciated. I have used the BN-86 for years but in fears of failure due to
rumors that I have heard, I have move it over to a 40 meter sloper.


Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
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