Re: [TenTec] 160 meters, ten ted 238 tuner, part two

[Mike Bryce <prosolar@sssnet.com>]

Rick,

I’d give that a try but I don’t have a 4:1 balun in the shack.

Mike Bryce
prosolar@sssnet.com



On Oct 30, 2013, at 5:20 PM, Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP <Rick@DJ0IP.de> wrote:

> Mike, just for a quick test, insert a 4:1 balun, between the openwire and
> the 1:1 current balun.
> Just insert an SO-239 between the 50 Ohm side of the new balun and the
> antenna side of the 1:1 balun.
> Only use that balun on 30m.  In general you will be better off with a 1:1
> balun but you might need a step-up transformer in front of it.
> 
> Although a current balun is usually the preferred solution, because you
> still have the 1:1 balun in-line, the 4:1 can even be a voltage balun.
> 
> 73
> Rick, DJ0IP
>