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Re: [CQ-Contest] station re-building, distortion when multiple 600 Ohm l

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Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] station re-building, distortion when multiple 600 Ohm lines in parallel?
From: Jim Brown <k9yc@audiosystemsgroup.com>
Reply-to: k9yc@arrl.net
Date: Sat, 16 Mar 2019 10:48:29 -0700
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On 3/15/2019 7:08 PM, Holger Hannemann wrote:
Does anyone has experience with potential distortion when operating parallel
running open feeder lines?

Distortion requires a non-linear element in the signal path. Transmission lines are inherently linear. There IS the possibility of distortion in a ferrite core device used to transform impedance at either end of the line. Air core transformers would not have this problem.

I think you're right to be concerned about crosstalk between multiple lines running parallel to each other for these long distances, which will be in addition to the crosstalk between antennas. In any event, you will need serious filtering for amplifier harmonics just as with any other multi-transmitter station.

73, Jim K9YC
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