On Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:56:34 -0400, ml wrote:

but i ponder why there seems to be so many opposing /contradicting
views on same subjects and topics and i am not referring to just
those here on the news groups

Hi Myles,

Most of this "controversy" extends from the lack of experience. Quite
a natural condition for some amateurs. This will change if they are
interested - interest also being a common condition for amateurs.

Those with a technical bent (rather than simply being interested in
operating) will sit at the bench and figure out this topic of baluns n
chokes n stuff. Then it won't be the controversial mystery it seems
to be for those who don't.

73's
Richard Clark, KB7QHC