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Reg Edwards wrote:
But a Choke Balun hss no impedance or voltage ratio. It is incorrect to refer to it as having an impedance ratio such as 1-to-1. But I do not understand what is meant by a Current Balun. Reg, the words, "choke" and "current" have become synonymous when used as an adjective to describe baluns. A choke-balun *is* a current-balun, usually a 1:1. N:1 current baluns exist where N is not equal to one. Sometimes, an extra winding on the toroid ensures that the currents are balanced. Perhaps Roy, who is very good at it, could define what is a Current Balun if there is such a thing. And while he is about it, Voltage and Choke Baluns. Try: http://www.eznec.com/Amateur/Articles/Baluns.pdf Also: http://www.w2du.com/r2ch21.pdf Current baluns balance the feedpoint currents and voltage baluns balance the feedpoint voltages. Since unbalanced currents cause radiation from the feedline, current baluns are considered superior for amateur radio applications. The W2DU choke balun is a member of the subset of current baluns. -- 73, Cecil http://www.qsl.net/w5dxp |
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