what makes the baluns worth so muh? is it efficiency? seems tha they should be rather simple devices though.
On Jan 7, 2014, at 9:49 AM, Alan R. Downing <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Steve, Array Solutions makes their own baluns. I have two of their baluns,
> one is a 10 KW DC balun for 40 thru 10 meters, and the other one is a 5 KW
> DC balun for 80 meters. Both units are beautifully made. They are
> expensive, but worth every penny.
>
> Best 73
> Alan
>
>
>
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> Alan R. Downing
> Phoenix, AZ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Steve Forst
> Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2014 6:36 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: FW: Array Solutions Dipole Antennas
>
> Fred,
>
> I don't have one of these, but just poked around on the web site. It's
> an off center fed, so no traps. The extra cost seems to be in the
> balun, since it is rated at 4 kw pep. You can get the same model
> rated at 10 kw pep for $329, so these baluns must be pretty substantial.
>
> here is a link: (go down the page to "AS-OCF-2K")
>
> http://arraysolutions.com/pricelist.htm
>
> 73, Steve KW3A
>
> On 1/7/2014 7:55 AM, Fred Adams wrote:
>> Ron, I am not looking for an antenna but just interested in the Array
>> Solutions antenna because of price etc. I was wondering what makes it a
>> multiband antenna. Is it a multiband because of traps, coils or off
> center
>> fed? It jus caught my interest as price is 259 dollars. I don't
>> believe Array Solutions would carry it unless it is a very good antenna.
>> Seventythree,
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2014 6:46 AM
>> To: Fred Adams
>> Subject: FW: Array Solutions Dipole Antennas
>>
>>
>>
>> FRED ADAMS W4HC
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> On Behalf Of Dr. Ronald E. Milliman
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 01, 2014 10:24 AM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: Array Solutions Dipole Antennas
>>
>> Fred, what type of wire antenna are you interested in? What bands are you
>> trying to find an antenna for?
>>
>> Ron, K8HSY
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> On Behalf Of Fred Adams
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 01, 2014 6:38 AM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Array Solutions Dipole Antennas
>>
>> Have any of you guys used any of the array solutions wire antennas? I
> have
>> been on the web site and they sound good but nothing like talking to a
>> person that has tried and antenna. I am pretty much interested in their
>> multiband covering 80, 40 and 20 meters. If you have tried any of
> these
>> antennas I would appreciate hearing from you and maybe you could post your
>> info to the list. Happy new year to all.
>>
>>
>>
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