[Elecraft] OT - RG6 dual coax as feedline?
Jim Brown
jim at audiosystemsgroup.com
Sat Apr 25 13:00:00 EDT 2009
On Sat, 25 Apr 2009 09:05:54 -0700 (PDT), Mike C wrote:
> Would you have an opinion if it could be used (with an appropriate balun
>at the TX, for example) as "twin-lead" feedline for balanced antennas such
>as an all-band doublet or perhaps an antenna with more variable
>characteristics such as a large loop?
This configuration is a very good way to use coax if the impedance of the
feedline (150 ohms) is a good match to the antenna. I would bond the coax
shields to ground for lightning protection.
73,
Jim Brown K9YC
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