[Antennas] A Single-Core 4:1 Current Balun

[Peter Voelpel]

Chris Trask wrote:

> I have devised and modeled a 4:1 current balun using two 1:1 baluns
> on a single core, and have tested a fully functional prototype.  The
> design can be built without any core, if so desired.  The full
> disclosure of this design with all theory, references, and test
> results can be obtained from my web page at:
>
>     http://www.home.earthlink.net/~christrask/Trask4to1Balun.pdf


Hi Chris,

You write about 2 load resistors 100 ohm each, which make a total of  200
ohms.
If this is true it would mean it is a 1:4 balun, not a 4:1.
What am I missing?

73
Peter