[Elecraft] [K3] Issue with HI CUR on 12m

[Bill Coleman]

It’s a current (choke) 1:1 balun. Ferrite beads over coax. There are no turns, there is no primary.

> On Oct 14, 2020, at 9:19 AM, Alan - G4GNX <g4gnx at g4gnx.com> wrote:
> 
> I presume that you disconnected the feeder from the balun when you did the DC Ohms test? If not, there is something wrong because you should see almost a dead (DC) short through the primary of the balun.
> 
> I must admit I put off replacing my antenna until I was forced to. Might be the way to go. :-)
> 
> 73,
> 
> Alan. G4GNX
> 
> 
> ------ Original Message ------
> From: "Bill Coleman" <aa4lr at arrl.net>
> To: "Alan - G4GNX" <g4gnx at g4gnx.com>
> Cc: "Elecraft" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: 14/10/2020 13:39:06
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Issue with HI CUR on 12m
> 
>> I was not seeing any SWR shifts on this antenna. A check with an ohmmeter shows no shorts.
>> This antenna is currently on the ground due to other work on the tower. I’m considering replacing the antenna entirely. It’s been up over 10 years, and the traps could use re-work.
>> 
> 
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