[Elecraft] How can I determine the ratio of a balun?

[Vic K2VCO]

Put a 50 ohm resistor or dummy load on one side and connect the other to an antenna 
analyzer or radio with SWR bridge. If the SWR is close to 1:1 then it is a 1:1 balun. If 
it is more like 4:1, then it is a 4:1 balun!

On 9/14/2012 6:14 PM, George Averill wrote:
> I purchased an old used balun at a hamfest.  It came with an instruction sheet for both the 1:1 and the 4:1 baluns.  All the markings are gone on the balun.  How can I tell which one it is?  The balun is sealed.
>
> George

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Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
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