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Old October 12th 09, 03:25 AM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
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Default type/length of wire and connectors for external antenna?

On Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:28:53 -0700, JimK wrote:


Thanks iane. What are the advantages of the balun, vs the long wire?


The balun drives co-ax cable. Terminate the random wire away from the
electrical noise near the receiver by using co-ax and the balun.