How to build a 4:1 balun matching transformer to use with ham radio antennas. This video shows you how to make your own balun and save money too! Have the satisfaction of saying, "I built it!"
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Jerry
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00:00 Intro
00:28 Tape toroid cores together
02:17 Cut wires for windings to length
03:16 Wind primary on toroid
07:59 Wind secondaries on toroid
16:34 4:1 Balun Schematic explanation
17:36 Trim wires and attach terminals to balun
30:26 Mount balun transformer into case
36:12 Description of completed balun install
38:51 Verify 200 ohm resistance for test
39:05 NanoVNA setup and balun test
42:13 Summary
42:51 New Poor Man's Antenna Coming Soon!
43:16 Outro
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