I finished assembling a BL1 BALUN Module and decided to test it with my 259 Antenna Analyzer. The testing procedure calls for you to connect a pair of 100 ohm resistors in series between the two 200 ohm terminals, then test the SWR with a jumper connected to the input shield and to three different locations on the resistors. The instructions state that the SWR should be low when the jumper is connected between the input shield and the junction between the two resistors. Then it should show poor SWR when the jumper is connected between the input shield and either one of the BALUN output terminals. My tests showed no difference between any of the three connections. I have double and triple checked my soldering connections on the BL1. It is not a complicated module to assemble. Has anyone else tested the BL1 with a 259? Is the BALUN safe to use or should I just stay away from testing equipment without adult supervision?
73, KI4DGH Chuck Gehring _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
