AM Broadcast RFI Kits

SABRE 50:100 (2:1) CUBE™ Balun (1.8-31 MHz), 2KW Top Studs Output

SKU SABRE-2-2000
$149.95
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SABRE 50:100 (2:1) CUBE™ Balun (1.8-31 MHz), 2KW Top Studs Output
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SPECIAL ORDER SABRE 2:1 CUBE Balun™ – (1.8-30 MHz)

(Original product part # was 770013S - circa 1999)


Model SABRE-2-2000 is a 2:1 (100:50) quad core balun used to translate a 50 ohm input to 100 ohms at RF power levels up to 2000 watts PEP when used with a matched load. This assembled balun features a quad core configuration for increased power handling and flatter frequency response to 31 MHz. With a matched 100 ohm load the SWR over the frequency range 1.8 to 30 MHz is shown in the following table measured with an AIM 4170 network analyzer. Notice that the conversion from 100 to 50 ohms is very consistent from 1.8-31 Mhz and SWR is less than 1.5:1 over the range allowing easy tuning by most radio internal antenna tuners or an external tuner. Graph is for a 2:1 balun often used with delta loop, log periodic, horizontal loop antennas and HF Radar.

Input connector is 50 ohm type N (SO-239 also available - inquire).SABRE-2-2000 is in a NEMA 4x4x2 weatherproof box with mounting flanges at bottom to attach to fixed location (mast, wall, beam antenna, etc.).

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Eye bolts and studs are all stainless steel for long life.

When considering solutions for AM broadcast (550 Khz – 1.8 Mhz) you should consider Mix 77 ferrites available in a variety of shapes and sizes.  Choose a size to give the maximum number of turns of the affected wire or cable.

AM broadcast transmits on a low frequency with large antennas.  Consequently it takes a large antenna to receive the signals.  Typical “antennas” are AC house wiring, phone lines, long satellite or cable TV cables, DSL/CAT5 lines running between rooms, etc.  The device wires that connect to these  “antennas” need to be choked with as many turns through the ferrite as possible.  Some installation examples are shown below on this page.

For AC/ DC power cords and coax cables the F240-77 (2.4″ OD, 1.4″ ID) “Donut” toroid is the most popular.  Also available are smaller toroid donuts and Mix 77 beads. Shown below is a graph with 8, 10, and 12 turns through the toroid – obviously more turns has higher choking impedance.  Mix 77 toroid products are HERE and Mix 77 small beads (for small wires) are HERE

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F240-77 Turns Comparison from .1 – 8.1 Mhz

Shown below is a graph of frequency response verses choking magnitude for a F240-77 in the AM Broadcast band for a 12 turn coil around the toroid. (Same info as above but different frequency range).

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F240-77 Choking Impedance in AM Broadcast Band

 

 

Typical Installations for Donut/Ring Toroids

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AC Cable on F-240 Toroid – 6 turns

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Ethernet Cable on F-240 Toroid – 7 turns

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Audio or Mic cable on F240- 12 turns

 

 Extra Mix 75 Snap On Beads  HERE – VERY effective for AM Broadcast RFI