[ELECRAFT] Using XG1 to measure feedline losses

[Leigh L Klotz, Jr.]

For shirt verticals with a low impedance I use a step-up balun, but 
again it seems to work better when the X is not the problem, but tehe 
R.  WB6ZQZ makes a kit.
On Thu, 21 Apr 2005 12:53 pm, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
> But, if the 4:1 balun is looking into an antenna or feed line with a 
> high
> SWR the impedance it's driving might be very low, perhaps only a few 
> ohms.
> If the 4:1 balun can handle it at all, it'll divide that impedance by 
> four
> again, making it a very tough match for most tuners.