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Old June 4th 05, 09:52 PM
Bob Miller
 
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On Sat, 04 Jun 2005 14:58:33 -0500, Cecil Moore
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Bob Miller wrote:
For balanced line, it has a "broadband toroidal transformer" according
to the review in a 1980 QST. When I place a VOM multi-meter across the
two balanced line terminals, it shows continuity. Is that normal, or
is the balun cooked or shorted?


It's probably a 4:1 voltage balun which does exhibit
a DC short. That's actually good for cutting down on
static electricity.


Thanks, Cecil, I noticed a more up-to-date MFJ tuner doesn't show
continuity across the balanced line terminals; just wanted to make
sure the Murch balun wasn't whacked out.

Bob
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