[Elecraft] static buildup on antennas

[Chuck N4XS]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: valvetbone at netzero.com
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] static buildup on antennas
>
> Gary,
> My antenna tuner has a 4:1 current balun built in.  The DC resistance
across
> the ladder line is near zero ohms.  I would think that would bleed off any
charge.
> 73,
> Art  WB8ENE

Any balun that has a DC path between the center conductor and shield will
take care of the static buildup problem. Balun designs vary, but all the 4:1
current baluns I have do have that DC path. If you aren't sure what's inside
a balun, you can make a quick check with an ohmmeter. A reading of near zero
ohms between the center conductor and the shell tells you that the DC path
is there.

Chuck N4XS