Building an Air Choke or "Ugly Balun". Post 1691.
If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCKrrKwTfXg This excellent video from Jim Haslett shows you how to build a simple, effective, and inexpensive Air Choke or "Ugly Balun" for your HF antenna. The purpose of choke balun is to create a high-impedance to common mode currents that would flow on the outside of coaxial cable shielding. The "ugly balun" will ensure a better radiation pattern for your HF antenna. Most of the materials for this project can be found at your neighborhood home improvement outlet or from an electrical contractor. For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news (a weekly podcast which is updated each Friday afternoon). https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.com