[Antennas] balun question

[George, W5YR]

John, some baluns may have a winding across the coax input terminals. To
check, disconnect the coax and check it alone with an ohm-meter with both
ends disconnected. Then check the coax input terminals of the balun.

Curious: what problem(s) prompted you to look at this?

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John Geiger wrote:
> 
> I have a Van Gordon 4:1 balun that I use on my
> homebrew G5RV antenna.  It goes between the 300 ohm
> twinlead and the 75 ohm coax.  While doing some
> checking on my different coax runs this weekend,
> noticed that the coax for the G5RV is shorted between
> the center pin and the braid.  Traced the short back
> to the balun.  Is this normal for a 4:1 balun-to have
> the center pin and outside connector shorted, or did
> mine go bad.  Any feedback is appreciated.
> 
> 73s John NE0P