Hi David Yes, the BL2 will do a fine job for you. I use one here with my multiband 40m dipole. Being able to switch between 1:1 and 4:1 ratios is very handy. One band will load best with the 1:1 setting, while another band will load better with the 4:1 setting.
Very useful tool. You won't regret it. Good luck and 73 Bob N6WG -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of David Dietrich Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2006 8:50 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] BL2 Question Howdy Everyone, I am seriously considering the purchase & construction of a BL2 switched balun so I can construct a lighter dipole antenna for field use than the dipole I have been using with my K1-4 (#2051). I am planning on taking the K1 down to TX over Christmas and I don't want to take the heavier dipole I have with me like I did this past summer. It's rather bulky and takes up valuable suitcase space. Here is my plan: Construct a 20 and/or 40 meter 1/2 wave dipole and feed it using standard TV twin-lead as my feedline (found in any hardware/home improvement store), and some #18 wire (I have some on hand). Since the antenna would be balanced, I would attach the twin-lead to the balun and the balun to the back of my K1. I am thinking that this design would make for a good performing, lightweight antenna that will be easier to pack & set up. Questions: 1. Will the BL2 work well with TV twin-lead antenna I am going to build? There's no sense in buying it if it won't work with this antenna. 2. What kind of luck have those of you who have built it had with fitting it into some sort of plastic or metal enclosure? What works and what won't? 3. Will I need to do any sort of grounding with this? I'd really like responses from those who either (A) own one OR (B) do a lot of antenna homebrewing & experimentation. Many thanks, David KC9EHQ K1-4 #2051 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________ 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
