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TheSmokinApe Ham Radio
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TheSmokinApe Ham Radio
What is the key difference between a balun and an unun?
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TheSmokinApe Ham Radio
What is a common consequence of operating a balanced antenna without a balun when using coaxial feedline?
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TheSmokinApe Ham Radio
Which type of balun is most effective for suppressing unwanted common-mode currents on a feedline?
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TheSmokinApe Ham Radio
Which coaxial dielectric material typically provides the lowest loss and highest velocity factor?
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