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by e_identity
Mon Sep 19, 2005 6:50 pm
Forum: Antennas
Topic: 300 Ohm Dipole FM Antenna to 75 Ohm input on rcvr
Replies: 3
Views: 14485

Thanks for your help!

1) to answer my own question, it appears that at least some BALUNs are reversible (see description of RS unit below).

2) Radio Shack hides it well, but does sell such a device called an "Indoor/Outdoor Matching Transformer" Brand: RadioShack; Catalog#: 15-1140; Model: 15-1140 ...
by e_identity
Thu Sep 15, 2005 8:17 pm
Forum: Antennas
Topic: 300 Ohm Dipole FM Antenna to 75 Ohm input on rcvr
Replies: 3
Views: 14485

300 Ohm Dipole FM Antenna to 75 Ohm input on rcvr

I have a cheapie 300 Ohm dipole FM antenna. I live in an urban area and don't need much more. I want to connect the antenna to my receiver, but my receiver has only a 75 Ohm F Connector input for the antenna. All my reading indicates I need a "BALUN." I have found BALUNs for converting a 75 Ohm coax ...