Blog | M0PZT - Part 4

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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TS-590SG Cooling Fans

This post comes as a result of reading Ulf DK5TX’s blog regarding the TS-590SG – I was surprised to hear that there was a possibility of my 590 being not …

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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 …

aerials / blog / homebrew / operating / portable / pztips

Lightweight Dipole Centre

For my /P outings, I make use of a 10m telescopic fishing-pole which is able to support a variety of aerial configurations – My preferred being a coax-fed 40m Inverted-V …

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HF Linked Dipole

This is an ideal “portable” aerial when you want the most bands from a single set of wires without having to worry about an ATU – plus it’s quite fun …