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In addition to matching the feed-line cable to the antenna for maximum transfer of
RF energy, the BUXCOMM MasterMatch BALUNS improve the radiation pattern for
more predictable coverage.
Antenna BALUNS and Isolators
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We highly recommend using CoaxSeal, CS104 on all BALUN and UnUn
terminals and attachments. Any BALUN installed out-of-doors is subject to harsh
weather, hard driving rain, and heavy winds. These conditions can allow
moisture to develop inside a BALUN when the connections are not sealed.
Voltage BALUNs are built only by special order.
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High impedance BALUNs exhibit a poor bandwidth because of increased reactance caused by parasitic's within its core. With BALUNs having ratios of 12:1, and 16:1 we begin to see some self resonant activity due to the added inductance(s) that are employed in these BALUNs.
As we move higher in frequency this added inductance begins to "ring" or display parasitic's which causes the BALUN efficiency (and band-width) to degrade rapidly, in effect, causing the maximum usable frequency to suffer. When this happens several troubles arise; Core saturation (regardless of the core size), VSWR begins to rise, VSWR creates heat (RF power loss/dissipation) within the transmission line, and self-resonance at the higher HF frequencies above 14 MHz. All can cause unnecessary losses.
So when you consider using an antenna with 600 (12:1), or 800 (16:1), ohms (Z impedance) at the feed-point, think again about the consequences that lurk as you move up in frequency.
For most antennas with feed-points that exhibit impedances near 200 ohms, Windom's, Sky-wire/Loops, etc, use the 4 to 1 BALUN. When the 4:1 BALUN (50 to 200 ohms) is constructed in the correct manner, it has a band-width that is wider than any other BALUN made. Our BUXCOMM 4:1 BALUNs exhibit an operating range that reaches above the VHF region.
The
Rule of Thumb:
1 to 1 BALUNs are used mostly with center-fed dipoles.
2 to 1 BALUNs are employed with high-frequency Quads and loop antennas
(above 40 meters).
4 to 1 BALUNs are commonly used with Windom's, Off-Center fed, and
Sky-wire loops cut for 75/80 and 160 meters.
6 to 1 BALUNs are sometimes used with Off-center fed antennas that
are installed above 70 feet.
9 to 1 BALUNs are the BALUN of choice when feeding end-fed, long-wire
antennas.
The 9:1 is also preferred when feeding a T2FD
antenna that has a 450 ohm balanced terminating load at its center.
Here's the got'cha; When feeding mobile antennas that are end-fed, use coax cable, HOWEVER, the feed-point impedance of most (bottom) end-fed mobile antennas is between 12 and 28 ohms. To remedy this requirement, we have developed the B1K5022 UNUN.
Where a VHF or UHF yagi is in use, improved transfer of energy is realized when using the B1VBALUN. For practical purposes, the 12 to 1 and 16 to 1 BALUNs should be avoided where possible. In rare cases. the 12 to 1 BALUN will be necessary when feeding an antenna with 600 ohm open-wire, transmission line.