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Matching Problems using a tuner and high impedance feedlineMost matching problems occur when the antenna system presents an extremely high impedance to the tuner. An antenna system should be consid … read more

We occasionally receive emails from customers who feel their balun is defective because they are unable to replicate our test results. This is due in large part to the effect of stray capacitance pick … read more

How a 1:1 Guanella-Balun (Current-Balun) Operates By Jerry Sodus, KM3K In the spirit of the hobby, I pass along what I have learned and don’t profess to know all the answers. 1. The primary reason … read more

With the advent of new technology in TV's, power supplies/chargers, new lighting products and other modern devices, there is an unfortunate downside from the electronic noise many of these items gen … read more

This is why use of a mix 43 for HF applications is almost always a mistake.Balun and Unun Core SelectionTransmitting balunsOccasionally errors are made regarding core selection and this especiall … read more