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Re: Topband: I need help proofing an Inverted L model I made please. 40

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Subject: Re: Topband: I need help proofing an Inverted L model I made please. 40
From: Jim Brown <jim@audiosystemsgroup.com>
Reply-to: jim@audiosystemsgroup.com
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2020 11:17:44 -0800
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On 12/10/2020 4:33 AM, Rob Atkinson wrote:
I've never understood what is gained by using a balun at the feedpoint
in this application.   The feedline is unbalanced as is the load.
What's the point of a balun.

That's the problem with the word "balun." A CHOKE is needed at the feedpoint so that the feedline does not become a radial.

73, Jim K9YC
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