What is the job of a BALUN in a HAM amateur radio system?? And do all Baluns fulfil this job in the right manner?
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@lookfrosty4 жыл бұрын
Sensational video. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain many aspects. You've greatly helped my understanding on this topic.
@HitchHiker4Freedom7 жыл бұрын
Excellent series. I'm back watching them a second time as I watched it last year. This year I want to make a 1:1 balun to use on my 11 meter Moxon antenna. Thank you for taking the time to teach us.
@videoric3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! After many other videos and reading a dozen research papers on this, I finally am beginning to understand it because of you. You showed me visually what I couldn't put together from the written words with an excellent presentation. The best thing of all, however, is that you seem like you are having fun, and I love that. Well done and I thank you for the time and effort you put into this.
@pda491844 жыл бұрын
Thank you ( danke) Peter.. A lot of questions answered an a few remaining. Excellent presentation..
@albertvanduren16933 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the clear and thoughtful explanation. Your ability to combine theory and practice is excellent!
@spib653 жыл бұрын
Many thanks Peter, a superb video, and something to learn from, 73's! and hope to catch you on the bands one day.
@matthewmcintyre5034 Жыл бұрын
Exceptional tutorial and walk-through! I wish I had found this sooner. Thank you!
@karlke0jwk3684 жыл бұрын
By far the best BALUN video that I've seen. Totally nailed the explanation of what the BALUN is actually for and how to measure it. Thank you for putting out good thorough information. Now on to part 2.
@MrCarlsonsLab8 жыл бұрын
Great Balun video Peter. Love the high energy into! :^) That miniVNA is a neat piece of test gear. All my thumbs point upwards!
@TRXLab8 жыл бұрын
Thank you Paul! Yes the miniVNA is really neat. Now there is a new version on the market which goes up to 3Ghz. 73
@samiam55578 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to part 2! Very informative look into the mysteries and magic of 'balun' world.
@TRXLab8 жыл бұрын
Already in production Sam! Thanks for watching 73
@andresgongoraYT4 жыл бұрын
Danke! The Balun video-series I was looking for :)
@Joe_KS1I3 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation Peter. I actually learned something. Thank you very much.
@nlo1144 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation thank you. Now I understand, I can go ahead and build my 'small' magnetic loop antenna coupling coil with better balance than planned, and lower noise. Thanks again!
@davideisenberger61977 жыл бұрын
Thank You Peter! I love your videos! I have learned so much from you..
@TRXLab7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching David.. 73
@davelister7968 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! Thank you! Now I'll watch part two, for the rest of the story.
@TRXLab8 жыл бұрын
Thank you Robert! 73
@DavidVine-DOCVIDPRO4 жыл бұрын
I seldom have full confidence in KZbin tech vid info but this maker inspires confidence that he knows what he's teaching. Also, he goes slowly and methodically providing very good instruction.
@joshtam584 жыл бұрын
Freaking fantastic. Nice to have someone explain the why and the how...not just "do this because everyone says do this"
@OldSweetTed7 жыл бұрын
Peter: I actually understood this information! I look forward to the other videos and learning about baluns and toroid use. Thank you for your effort!
@TRXLab7 жыл бұрын
Hi Jim, thanks for feed-back glad that you like it 73
@watsok7 жыл бұрын
Let me join in with many others to say this is the best description and examples of what a Balun is and how it should work that I have seen. This should be the first video anyone watches to understand these devices. Thank you for all your efforts and youtube videos. K1KLW
@TRXLab7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! 73
@gregtreble90864 жыл бұрын
Great video Peter and look forward to seeing further video information....Thank you for all your work! 73s Greg VK3KV
@aeromech85636 жыл бұрын
Fantastic and easy to understand great video keep them going 👍
@aerofart11 ай бұрын
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a TRX video series explaining BALUNS and chokes is the mural of the Sistine Chapel, and many of the explanations presented elsewhere are simply cave paintings. Thank you for bringing an EE analysis to the table, TRX. Your channel is one of the best out there, alongside W2AEW channel and The Signal Path channel.
@wntu46 жыл бұрын
This one video taught me more about this subject than everything else I've ever read or seen. Very grateful to you.
@TRXLab6 жыл бұрын
Glad that you like it David! Thanks for watching 73
@phoebelala5 жыл бұрын
Just to add my thanks for your effort and obvious enthusiasm in helping folks like me to further our knowledge. Much appreciated, now to watch part 2
@TRXLab5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 73
@glaros08 жыл бұрын
Very useful video, I took notes for many aspects you've mentioned. Thank you very much Peter. 73, Kostas
@TRXLab8 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kostas, glad that you have a use for the video... All the best 73
@acestudioscouk-Ace-G0ACE4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for explaining this. I'm not very technical so this helped me a lot.
@KB5PQL8 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing! :) I've been researching building one! Thanks!
@TRXLab8 жыл бұрын
Very good! Good luck with the project. Thanks for stopping by 73
@dennisqwertyuiop8 жыл бұрын
Great information, and taking much time and work for this video thank you Peter
@TRXLab8 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dennis. Yes you are right this kind of videos consuming a lot of time until it can be uploaded... All the best and 73
@jboutdoors51814 жыл бұрын
Vielen Danke fur dieses Video machen! Es war sehr informativ und Ich habe viele gelernt!
@stephane-7102 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this great video ! I was looking for more explanations concerning de Baluns since some days... you did it ! I will continue with your next video. Vielen Dank und Grüsse aus dem Elsass !
@norbertstepien91854 жыл бұрын
Excellent video and analysis. Thank you.
@sdgelectronics8 жыл бұрын
Thanks, really interesting video. Look forward to the next part.
@TRXLab8 жыл бұрын
Thank you Steve! By the way could you please check your massage in box. All the best Cheers
@JarlSeamus4 жыл бұрын
I finally understand what a BALUN actually is and what it is supposed to do. This was always a washy concept for me. Seeing the broadcast amplifier added to the description makes all the difference. Danke!
@AlbertMilliron3 жыл бұрын
I wanted to thank you for this video. I had a balun on my loop antenna and had problems. I measured my loop for 3.55 mhz since it’s harmonics would be 7.1, 14.2, 21.3, 24.85 and 28.4 Mhz - I had very nice swr on all bands except the primary frequency. I did everything, shortened the antenna, lengthened the antenna. Shortened the ladder line, lengthened the ladder line. Increased height… basically everything but couldn’t get swr down to a reasonable reading on 3.55 mhz. After watching your video, I then looked at my balun. I had recently bought a VNA and found the balun had swr issues on 80 meters. All that work on the antenna for nothing. One top off was when I put a length of 75 ohm coax then to 50 ohm, the swr went down, but I wanted to use the loop on all multiples of the frequencies… so all this time, it was the balun. The balun said it was rated from 1.8-30 mhz at 150 watts. Well, this well known companies 4:1 balun didn’t work in the lower bands. With VNAs becoming within nearly everyone’s budget, those companies who rate their Baluns will now have hams looking over their shoulders. I built my own balun according to your other videos and now the loop works fine. Thanks again for your instructive videos…. De AL7KT
@TRXLab3 жыл бұрын
glad that you liked my video! Thank you
@saltire5464 жыл бұрын
Brilliant stuff ,thanks for sharing .
@realcomsolucoes74034 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for your patience to explain this to all all the best
@johngulliver61518 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting very interesting video with easy to understand description great job
@TRXLab8 жыл бұрын
Thank you John, that was my intention and I'm glad that it works! 73
@larryk4mu2408 жыл бұрын
Hi Peter, another one of your great videos. I Enjoyed it. This is one of those videos you watch more than once. Great subject you picked for this one. Will wait for part two. 73
@TRXLab8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words Larry! 73
@moonies1235 жыл бұрын
Fantastic videos every time. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with the world. VK7HCK 73’s Con
@radioman47388 жыл бұрын
This video is very detailed and explained in a great amount of time as opposed to other videos on youtube. I know that it will take more of my time to watch the video but for sure I will learn much more then what a short video has to offer. I enjoy the mild manor humor and even the slight mistakes of camera use as it is in the real world. Pleas know that your videos are much appreciated among the new and old "HAM" radio community. There is always something more to learn that we may have over looked or very simply have not had anyone else to teach us as in my situation. I look forward to viewing as many of your teachings and explanations about electronics as are available. 73 from VA3ACJ
@TRXLab8 жыл бұрын
Hi Sam, thanks for kind words! Glad that you like it. All the best 73
@RICKY_TECNO_RADIO Жыл бұрын
Muy claro! excelente demostración! Thanks for all your jobs! 73! LW9ETR desde Argentina!
@ozer37493 жыл бұрын
Hi Peter, This is also a very educational video. Thank you.
@johnpeterson72646 жыл бұрын
Wonderful instructional video. Thank you very much !
@TRXLab6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for feed back John 73
@MsLisaN6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Very good video! Love your accent, and regardless of how you pronounce Balun, you are very understandable!
@TRXLab5 жыл бұрын
LOL Thank you :^)
@gripper0211648 жыл бұрын
Now this is the part of radio and antenna's that I find really fascinating.....Many thanks for this Peter and will be looking forward for part two......73....
@TRXLab8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for feed-back! 73
@gss150043728 жыл бұрын
Thank you again we are Here following you We learn a lot from you. 73.
@TRXLab8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for feed back Hussain... 73
@acestudioscouk-Ace-G0ACE4 жыл бұрын
I'm watching this series of videos for the second time because there is so much good stuff to learn, I need to watch it at least twice to take it all in. You have put a lot of work into this and I'm very grateful. I wonder how many people you have saved from radio interference and how many rigs you have saved from too higher SWR! Thank-you.
@PapasDino8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter, very useful. Look forward to Part 2! 73 - Dino KL0S
@TRXLab8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dino the next video is already in production.. 73
@iw0hex8 жыл бұрын
Waiting for part #2 , Peter. Compliments for 100 videos !!! :-)
@TRXLab8 жыл бұрын
Thank you Pasquale!! Part 2 is already in production 73
@f.allenrisler53034 жыл бұрын
I have seen a few other videos on this topic but none were as awesome as this 2 Part Series. Finally someone actually explained the concepts of why it is needed and why some designs are better than others. I have seen some videos that probably don't really work this well because they did not test them. I would like to see Part 3 where you finish the balun and show it mounted and connected in the box with some design elements to consider. Meanwhile please show me a picture of it with the cover off. Thanks!
@mikesradiorepair8 жыл бұрын
Great explanation Peter. Looking forward to part 2. That's one thing I have never done is wind my own Balun. Always used commercially made ones. I'm tempted to test them and see just how well they actually work. Mike
@TRXLab8 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike. Yeah you have all the needed test equipment to test them. Curious how that turns out... All the best 73
@np3jd373 жыл бұрын
Thanks for going far and beyond explaining all this material. 73
@TRXLab3 жыл бұрын
Glad that you liked the video!
@mrkattm8 жыл бұрын
Peter another fantastic video, perhaps the best handling of this information on the internet that I have seen! Again very timely, I was doing almost the exact same experiments last week trying to really understand how Bal-Uns work. There is so much information on the Internet and lots of it is just wrong or they make it way too complicated. You presented and walk the viewer through it perfectly and again I felt so smart knowing what and where you were heading and I learned something too... I can't wait for you next video, take care!
@TRXLab8 жыл бұрын
Thank you Michael, yeah it is funny that my videos are always just in time :^) All the best 73
@askthebuilder6 жыл бұрын
Very very good video. MANY TNX for making it. I've got hundreds of videos here on KZbin and I'm sure you've discovered it's best to IGNORE the A * * HAT comments. Many of us really appreciate you sharing your knowledge and curating it here on KZbin.
@TRXLab6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for feed-back! Glad that you like my video! Of course you are right we have to IGNORE those comments. Thanks for stepping in 73
@askthebuilder6 жыл бұрын
You're most welcome. 73 de W3ATB I need every video you can make about all things baluns and antennas. There are many who are very very grateful for your investment of time and you curating your knowledge.
@TRXLab6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tim. Well there is a lot of stuff already here on my YT channel and even the balun series is 4 parts and one more is in production. If you like you can link my videos on your channel....Thanks again an have a nice week 73 de Peter
@charlieoscar098 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video Peter very well done and explained.
@TRXLab8 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. Take care 73
@AntiqueRadioandTV8 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say thanks Peter for this fine video on Baluns. I learned more than I ever did before about these mysterious "creatures." I am really looking forward for the next video to see how you come up with one with both good swr and proper reduction of common mode current as well. A good trick I would say. I would also love to play with one and see if I could be successful as well. Very, very interesting and Good luck! 73s Tom
@TRXLab8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words Tom. Always glad if my contest is of any interest. All the best Cheers
@moonies1235 жыл бұрын
Nice video, Peter I made the same spiderbeam Balun like that one. I used the same size core, but used a good quality rj58 mil spec coax for my homemade spiderbeam antenna. It works well the Balun, no common mode currents.
@fotografm Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I learned something !
@davidfairchildg0ddf6289 ай бұрын
Great explanation, thank you for your videos.
@tonypoloney87212 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation. Many thanks.
@DucatiMTS12003 жыл бұрын
Thank you Peter for making radio life interesting. You speak great English and explain complex subjects very clearly. Keep doing the videos because they are most appreciated. 73 de GI8WFA.
@TRXLab3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@rickseifert51397 жыл бұрын
I am just starting to learn ham / amateur radio hobby. Your video is super and very informative, I had learnt heaps and loo for to the next video. regards Rick, ham radio student.
@TRXLab7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for feed-back Rick 73
@CoroPlanesLLC7 жыл бұрын
I have been an operator for about 16 years. I am only now beginning to learn about Balun and how and why it works. I want to say thank you for taking the time to put the videos online to help everyone learn about an important but often ignored aspect of our hobby. Good Job!
@TRXLab7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for feed-back and watching Tommy 73
@PERVISJAYFURLONG3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your great effort.
@Cjerbasko7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this great content, very helpfull for new hams
@TRXLab7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 73
@spib656 жыл бұрын
Many thanks this is very interesting indeed. I'm now getting the gist of this subject.
@TRXLab6 жыл бұрын
Glad that you like it. Thanks for watching 73
@SteveWithnell2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter, finally, I understand this test method!
@weslindsey3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you!
@Satchmoeddie7 жыл бұрын
Another great video, and it debunks a lot of the claims made about overpriced junk products peddled to unsuspecting hams. I looked for that VNA & found it was sold out in 2014 and they are not making anymore of them. I found another similar kit on eBay that has good reviews on eHam for whatever that is worth. If I get lucky, I might make enough betting on the election to buy a nice comm monitor. & spectrum analyzer. I started buying Amidon cores some time ago and witch wind my own Baluns, and Ununs. I am so happy you are going into some depth on the theory of functional working baluns! Thank you again, Peter! I was out of town on July 2, 2016, away from the internet & television. I did find a lovely old WWII transceiver, and the dynamotor power supply, complete with 1942 211 valves! My uncle wants me to take it home, so in January, I will bring it back with me. Gott Segne 73s!
@silverwares-736 жыл бұрын
Greetings from USA Peter ! Thank you very much for this very informative video !! Excellent !! 73 de WN3SIX
@TRXLab6 жыл бұрын
Glad that you like the videos Mark! Thanks for feed-back 73
@brianmatthews2327 жыл бұрын
Brilliant videos, many thanks :-)
@TRXLab7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Brian 73
@FindLiberty Жыл бұрын
Excellent - thank you!
@JackZimmermann6 жыл бұрын
Great as usual! Now on to the next part! About to build an 9:1 unun, so maybe I'll do it the right way after watching your videos. Thanks!
@TRXLab6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Jack 73
@mikebavoso262 жыл бұрын
Thank you, fantastic job very well explained. I'm surprised out of 160 thousand views you only have 3,000 likes
@PelDaddy8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to pt2.
@TRXLab8 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 73
@MattHeere6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this entire series Peter! Please ignore anyone who either A) criticizes your English or B) says that the videos are too long. English is a goofy language, and yours is as good as most native speakers. As for too long; well there are fast forward buttons - but as yet there are no "please show me more details" buttons on KZbin. Always best to put it all in there.
@TRXLab6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for feed back and all the kind words Matt! All the best and 73
@justincase38803 жыл бұрын
Good points made. However, the 2nd & 3rd examples are “chokes” (not impedance matching transformers) .. but, good “partial” info for a center fed dipole. Also, End Fed Half Wave antennas require a 49:1 “step up”/ 50 ohm to “high” impedance (about 2400 ohms or so) match. Hence, the primary and secondary need common ground (and usually/likely need a “choke” to block common mode RF current on the feed line).
@mabo48485 жыл бұрын
Danke ! Super Videoreihe !
@K6TJO4 жыл бұрын
Outstanding instructional video. I would not know if the info was wrong and i hope and pretty sure it wasn’t.
@buddyhoover572 ай бұрын
Excellent work!!
@richmacleery12577 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thank you for making it understandable for a layman like myself. Kudo's to you sir.
@TRXLab7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Rich 73
@DJunclepaul2nd3 жыл бұрын
Very good and useful video. Thank you very much
@marklowe74315 жыл бұрын
To the grammar police. How's your German? For us that are new and even those that are not, this is an excellent video. 10/10. Explains very well and a lot of education in very short time. Why disrespect someone who is so generous to help others. Not cool. Maybe he should post in German so we can see how well you do interrupting for us.
@Machria234 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, thanks!
@christopherkise7 жыл бұрын
Very nice video, and as always explained very good, thank you.
@TRXLab7 жыл бұрын
Glad that you like it, thanks for watching 73
@Laikeen5 жыл бұрын
Very fine informations about balun, great thanks to you, best 73 F5HUP
@luisr.38556 жыл бұрын
great videos.. thank you for your time.
@TRXLab6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Luis. 73
@martinda74468 жыл бұрын
Just wonderful, quality content and entertainment. Also, I'm sure you will not mind, I loved the pronunciation and was laughing at the 'Balloon' (which is what we have at parties of different colours and blow up with air). 'Bal' (as in balance) and 'un' (as in under). Its such a trifling thing, and I was wondering if I should even mention it, but I wanted to say thank you anyway, so it was an opportunity. On second thoughts please keep saying balloon.
@TRXLab8 жыл бұрын
LOL very nice thank you! Well lets see if I have learned something in Part3. Thanks for watching 73
@26CT15207 жыл бұрын
Very informative, thank you for the video.
@TRXLab7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 73
@Reverend-Rodger6 жыл бұрын
Hi, I really enjoyed this video series and has helped me a lot. Your friends design on the 12 turn 1:1 torroidal balun is the one which I will be using on my hf antennas in the future.
@TRXLab6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for feed back Danny! 73
@hangfire50058 жыл бұрын
Really nice video, thanks!
@TRXLab8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and for comment! 73
@dogastus7 жыл бұрын
Another excellent and informative video. Many thanks.
@TRXLab7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 73
@myartl82305 жыл бұрын
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@martinborman41958 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, Peter. I have, over the years, built my own common mode chokes, and, like you, stand on the shoulders of the giants. 34 years of RF construction and still learning, it's nice to know there are still guys out there willing to take the time to teach the new-comers to RF construction. Thanks for the IC-7100 ALC modification. That was well thought out and, the modification works very well, though I now tend to wind down the output to 100 Watts. Don't want to be greedy, eh. Looking forward to the next episode. Cheers... Tony g6ypk
@TRXLab8 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tony! Yeah If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants. That is how scientific works... we learn more any new day. Thanks for stopping by. 73
@martinborman41958 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Peter. Keep up the good work. I'm about to give a talk in 20 minutes to the radio club on construction and theory on common mode choke/ baluns. Regards ..Tony g6ypk
@californiakayaker Жыл бұрын
Love to see someone actually doing important measurments. I'm so tired of only SWR being measured. Now I need to find out how to do this 1 with the TinySA 2 with the NanoVNA if possible.
@eddiejones87097 жыл бұрын
Great video and information as to the REAL importance and use for a balum. Looking forward to your next vedio same subject.
@TRXLab7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Eddie...73
@jwflammia4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you
@robertcalkjr.83258 жыл бұрын
Nice lesson. Thanks Peter.
@TRXLab8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Robert ! 73
@GroundControl20411 ай бұрын
Good video, waving from my tech bench. 73🇺🇸
@DennyJMcFerr7 жыл бұрын
Really thank you TRX Bench for your video. This is something all new hams ought to see and assimilate. As for the pronunciations Balloon or B al un, who cares? We ALL did understand what your are talking about. Let's try guys not to concentrate on this little word but appreciate the real good explanation. Thumb up for me. 73 Daniel, IK2SGL/OA8
@TRXLab7 жыл бұрын
Glad that you like it Daniel. Thanks for watching 73