[Antennas] 2M7 balun question

[Mike Miller]

Take a look at this half wave balun calculator. The length 
depends on the velocity factor of the coax used and the 
frequency.
<http://www.n-lemma.com/calcs/dipole/balun.htm>

Mike kc9doa

On 14 Jul 2008 at 11:41, WØQFC wrote:

> I recently acquired a 2M7 2 meter beam and it was missing the
> coax balun.
> 
> M2 Antenna Systems web site or the assembly manual does not give
> any info on this balun other than "Balun, RG-6 1/2 wave".
> 
> My question is: What would be the proper length for the RG-6 coax
> ~ 38" (For 1/2 wave at 2 meters)?
> 
> I would appreciate any info, especially from some one who has or
> has used this antenna.
> 
> 
>73
> 
> Gene, WØQFC
> SPRING HILL, FLORIDA 
>