Marconi “T” HF Aerial Switch
One of the greatest challenges for the typical Ham QTH is squeezing-in that low-band HF aerial for 160m or 80m. Loading coils, loops, creative routing of the wires around trees …
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Simple Mast Pulley
It’s amazing what you find in a box, isn’t it? Often, you need to support the end of a Dipole/Doublet from a pole and need a simple solution that allows …
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EMC/RFI Mains Filter
Being able to pilfer from the Ham Goodies stock can be rather convenient at times – especially when it comes to wiring-up a new Shack and deciding that a “proper” …
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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 shows my “go to” 1:1 Choke Balun when operating portable: It’s …
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4:1 Current Balun
It’s often said that you must use a 4:1 Balun on your G5RV or where ladder-line meets coaxial cable. I often hear this topic discussed on the airwaves and the …
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