Should I use a balun?
 

I recently put up an Alpha Delta model DX-LB Plus (160,80,40,20,10M - coax
fed dipole) in an inverted V configuration. The center is up about 60 feet.

This antenna did not come with a balun. Would a 1:1 balun provide any
'PRACTICAL' improvement? (It seems to be getting-out just fine without a
balun.)

Should I:
1 - Don't worry, be happy.
2 - Run right out and install one right now.
3 - Wait until the thing falls down, then put one on.
--
Bob D. ND9B

Should I use a balun?
 

#3, if you're a purist, #1 if you have no RFI or other obvious problems.

#2 if you're obsessive compulsive, and won't be able to sleep nights.

"Bob D." wrote in message
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I recently put up an Alpha Delta model DX-LB Plus (160,80,40,20,10M - coax
fed dipole) in an inverted V configuration. The center is up about 60 feet.

This antenna did not come with a balun. Would a 1:1 balun provide any
'PRACTICAL' improvement? (It seems to be getting-out just fine without a
balun.)

Should I:
1 - Don't worry, be happy.
2 - Run right out and install one right now.
3 - Wait until the thing falls down, then put one on.
--
Bob D. ND9B

Should I use a balun?
 

Bob D. wrote:

... Would a 1:1 balun provide any
'PRACTICAL' improvement? (It seems to be getting-out just fine without a
balun.)

Why not decide yourself--this one is simple enough, just grab a toroid:
http://assemblywizard.tekcities.com/180px-balun.jpg

JS

Should I use a balun?
 

I don't think you need one Bob, If you have a little extra footage on your
feed line this will do the same thing: wind about six turns around a 6-7
inch coffee can, ppull the can out and tape the coil up really good with
electrical tape and then raise your antenna back up in the air. You will
have accomplished the same thing as a balun 1:1. Every time I ever did
this(many-many times over the past 30 years) it also lowered my swr a bit.

KF5DE


"John Smith I" wrote in message
...
Bob D. wrote:

... Would a 1:1 balun provide any 'PRACTICAL' improvement? (It seems to
be getting-out just fine without a balun.)

Why not decide yourself--this one is simple enough, just grab a toroid:
http://assemblywizard.tekcities.com/180px-balun.jpg

JS

Should I use a balun?
 

On Sun, 24 Jun 2007 13:51:30 -0400, "Bob D."
wrote:

Should I:
1 - Don't worry, be happy.
2 - Run right out and install one right now.
3 - Wait until the thing falls down, then put one on.

Yes.

73's
Richard Clark, KB7QHC