[Elecraft] 1:1 / 4:1 baluns

[Sandy]

Whichever impedance transformation you want.  Depends on antenna being used.

One thing.  A balun becomes lossy when used to match a very reactive load. 
If you have a load of say 300 ohms, a 4: 1 balun would be most suitable even 
though there would be still a slight mismatch.  (It wants to see 200 ohms 
with a 50 ohm output transmitter)

Again, although it will "work", try and avoid using a balun with a highly 
reactive load, especially if you are running higher power!

73,
Sandy W5TVW
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "bob conley" <kc5wa at yahoo.com>
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Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2007 11:30 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] 1:1 / 4:1 baluns


> I'm showing my ignorance again!
> What determines which balun you use
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