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Split Coax Stub

Coax Velocity Factor in Baluns, Does it Matter? Part 2

November 5, 2018August 9, 2010

Test results of the Coaxial Cable Balun and the Folded Balun (aka Pawsey Stub) reveal coax Velocity Factor applies to the former, but not the latter, unlike what many web sites would have you believe. Part 2 of 2.

Categories Antennas, Lab ShootoutsTags Baluns, Pawsey Stub, Split Coax Stub

Coax Velocity Factor in Baluns, Does it Matter? Part 1

November 5, 2018August 7, 2010

Test results show coaxial cable velocity factor does not always enter into stub length calculations especially in the world of Baluns. Part 1 of 2.

Categories Antennas, Lab ShootoutsTags Baluns, folded balun, measurement, Pawsey Stub, Split Coax Stub

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