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It seems like everyone thinks they can build baluns ... and they
make all sorts of incredible claims to prove it. We don't make claims,
we print specifications.
Most commercially produced baluns are Voltage- type baluns. The
'Current-type' balun is superior to simple 'Voltage-type' baluns in
several ways. The most important are better output balance and higher
feedline-to-antenna isolation. This means you enjoy improved antenna
radiation patterns and less problems with TVI, RFI and RF feedback.
The RADIO WORKS' 'Current-type' baluns provide the ideal interface
between unbalanced coax and balanced antennas. Of course, this is just
what a balun is supposed to do.
We have learned a lot since we built the first C1-2K baluns. Those
lessons have taught us how to make the incomparable RemoteBalun 4,
the T-4, and the Y1-5K. Current-type baluns are now
recognized as the best design. It is good to have had a major part in
popularizing this important innovation.
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This question is a daily occurrence here
at the RADIO WORKS: "Do I have to have a balun in my _______
antenna." My answer to this question is quite honest. Most
callers are surprised at the answer. The answer? A simple, but
qualified "NO." "The balun used with your antenna,
especially wire antennas, was probably a waste of money. The
fellow on the other end of the QSO isn't going to be able to hear
any difference in your signal. And no, adding a balun will not
improve the bandwidth or lower the SWR of your antenna system."
Given the balun products available to the
amateur radio market, I'm not surprised that there is a lot of
confusion. It is obvious that everyone thinks that they can build
a balun, otherwise there would be a new balun company, or at least
that is the way it seems, every month. They all make incredible
claims. However, if you want something different and original that
does make a difference in your antenna system, you have to come to
the right place.
Now for the qualifier. The RADIO WORKS
popularized the "Current-type" balun with Ham Radio
antenna builders. The 'Current-type' balun is superior to common
commercial 'Voltage-type' baluns in several ways. No, using a
RADIO WORKS 'Current-type' balun will not change all the answers
to the question to yes, but they will give you improved output
balance which means improved radiation patterns, higher
feedline-to- antenna isolation. Combine all these factors and you
can really cut down on TVI, RFI and RF feedback problems. |
The RADIO WORKS' 'Current-type' baluns do provide an ideal interface
between unbalanced coax and balanced antennas. Of course, this is just
what a balun is supposed to do.
What make such a claim credible? Two things, first is our
engineering data and second is others who imitate us. "Imitation
is the sincerest form of flattery" or so it is said. If that's
true, several well known companies are now paying us a lot of
complements with their unsolicited flattery.
 
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