Hi Wayne,
A 1:2 balun will provide a 4X impedance step up: 50-200 ohms.
You'll have to wind something a bit on the special side for a 1-2 impedance
ratio.
73 & Good morning,
Marv WC6W
http://wc6w.50webs.com/
--- On Thu, 10/23/08, n1wr@chesapeake.net <n1wr@chesapeake.net> wrote:
> From: n1wr@chesapeake.net <n1wr@chesapeake.net>
> Subject: [Amps] Amplifier Input Circuit Consultation
> To: amps@contesting.com
> Date: Thursday, October 23, 2008, 10:03 AM
> I continue to work on the design/construction of my 4-1000
> amplifier. I'm
> working on the input network details.
>
> The 4-1000 has a generally accepted input impedence of 100
> ohms. So I am
> planning on using a 2:1 step up unbalanced to unbalanced
> balun followed by
> a parallel tuned circuit, Q of 2-3, for each band. Taking
> this approach I
> will need only one relay contact per band to switch each
> tuned circuit (as
> opposed to two needed to switch a pi network).
>
> In all of my reading and research I haven't seen this
> approach taken. The
> grid compartment is under construction. Before I go ahead
> and construct
> the input this way - can anyone come up with a reason this
> won't work?
>
> I thoroughly enjoy this list and faithfully tune in to the
> goings on. I
> really appreciate the help and support that is provided.
>
> Wayne N1WR
>
>
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