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
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 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.
>> 
>> 
>>