Balun

[ToddWilkinson]

I'm new to Baluns, Im using it on vacation, where does the ground go off of the Balun?

 

[majoco]

Baluns are usually used to connect a BALanced antenna to an UNbalanced coax cable up at the top - the coax cable is normally used with the correct connector to the radio and is therefore properly joined to the ground..

 

[PDXh0b0]

Depending on your use,
Good read

The NooElec Balun 1:9 v2

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Grayhat, who writes: Hi Thomas, was about to write you about some infos related to the NooElec balun when found that they now offer a v2 model: The new balun…

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I use one with two equal elements as a dipole

Frugal radio has a vid on YouTube recycling an old extention cord for an hf dipole

 

[ToddWilkinson]

Depending on your use,
Good read

The NooElec Balun 1:9 v2

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Grayhat, who writes: Hi Thomas, was about to write you about some infos related to the NooElec balun when found that they now offer a v2 model: The new balun…

swling.com

I use one with two equal elements as a dipole

Frugal radio has a vid on YouTube recycling an old extention cord for an hf dipole

Thank you, may I ask how long??

 

[PDXh0b0]

Thank you, may I ask how long??

On mine, elements are 90ft , all depends what frequency/band you're after

 

[wtp]

how long ? keep it as long as you like...here is a 12 minute video...

Make a low cost HF Dipole – Frugal Radio