Test Results for 50:200 and 75:300 ohm 4:1 Toroid Balun Using FT-140-61

Measurements taken on Autek VA-1 analyzer - with normal inaccuracies - showing swr.

Windings for 50:200 ohm: 12 turns 1.25mm winding wire bifilar wound, all close spaced turns.
Windings for 75:300 ohm: 12 turns 1.25mm winding wire bifilar wound with twine between bifilar pair.
Spacing material: Kinnears 540 TEX colourfil twine; product code K 069048; newsagents, craft suppliers.
Freq (MHz) SWR
50:200 75:300
1.8 1.18 1.34
3.55 1.12 1.17
5.0 1.06 1.10
7.05 1.03 1.06
10.1 1.04 1.02
14.2 1.04 1.05
18.1 1.13 1.08
21.2 1.13 1.07
28.5 1.13 1.20


24/04/07
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