Answer by Pete NU9W for Choke at antenna and feedpoint?
A G5RV uses the ladder-line portion of its feed to help match the impedance of the antenna. I'm skeptical about putting a choke at the connection between the ladder-line and the antenna (which is what...
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Avoid common-mode sheath currents Common-mode sheath currents on the coaxial feed line should be avoided because: At the antenna feed point or the transition point of balanced line to coax, common-mode...
View ArticleAnswer by WPrecht for Choke at antenna and feedpoint?
A canonical answer is difficult, a lot depends on the antenna location and it's environment. There is a ton of information on common mode chokes and baluns in the answer @Phil Frost linked above. Some...
View ArticleChoke at antenna and feedpoint?
I'm planning on putting up a G5RV. From the ladder line I connect 5m coax to the shack; would it be worth doing a common mode current choke at both the antenna feedpoint and the coax feedpoint? (I...
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