ok.  makes some sense.  However, the 6 to one ratio will only hold true at 
the frequency where the hamsticks are resonant.
Are you using one of the hamstick dipole adapters?  If so, aren't they set 
up to be fed with coax?  In which case, just leave well enough alone and 
feed with coax as they intended.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frederick" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 12:28 PM
Subject: Re: hamsticks and twin-lead


> Hi
>     Actually yes, there is a reason I am using ham sticks. I wanted a
> rotatable dipole with a small turning radius. Also, I don't have any trees
> or appropriate poles to hang my 75 meter G5RV on. So, this was the best 
> way
> I could find to get on the air.
>     I do appreciate the information on the ballon. As I recall I need a 6
> to 1 ballon to match 300 ohm twin lead to the 50 ohm coax?
>
> God bless,
> Mark
> God loves you!
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Gary Lee" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 8:45 AM
> Subject: hamsticks and twin-lead
>
>
>> Yes, you'll need a balun.  However, is there a reason you are using =
>> hamsticks?  There may be a better way.
>>
>>