App note from Coilcraft all about Balance to Unbalance or Balun. Link here (PDF) A symmetrical balanced line has two conductors having equal current in opposite (differential) directions. Twisted pair cable and ribbon cable are examples of balanced line cables. An asymmetrical unbalanced (single-ended) line has one conductor connected to ground, such as coaxial cable. […]
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Build your own HF balun
Miguel, EA4EOZ, posted this great DIY tutorial on building your own balun: A balun is a MUST for dipoles or similar antennas when they are feed with coaxial cables. Many hams connect the center conductor of the coaxial cable to one side of the dipole, and the shield to the other. Wrong!From the RF point […]