Simple 1:1 Choke Balun
As you’re probably aware, it’s good practice to have a Balun where BAL(anced) meets UN(balanced) feeder and the following is my latest accessory for when I’m operating “Portable“. This is …
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4:1 Current Balun
Today’s bit of homebrew saw me wind and test a 4:1 Current Balun – The PZT Shack features an aerial connection plate in the wall cavity which includes a couple …
Read MoreHF Linked Dipole
This is a really versatile aerial for “portable” operating and is also quite simple to make – It’s a 40m Inverted-V Dipole but with the wires cut at certain points …
Read MoreCoax Power Ratings
A useful thing to know – whether it’s critical as part of a project, or simply as a Ham Radio factoid – just how much power can different types of …
Read MoreShack Plumbing
Routing coax and/or balanced-feeder into the average Shack can be problematic – whether you’re trying to get large coax through an air-brick or attempting to keep balanced-line away from metal …
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