Broad Band Terminated Dipoles (BBTD, T2FD)

Broad Band Terminated Dipoles (BBTD), Tilted Terminated Fold Dipoles (T2FD) and Balanced Termination Folded Dipole BTFD) antennas can be designed to cover a large range of frequencies between 1.8 30 MHz.  Longer length antennas generally provide better low frequency efficiency but take up a larger footprint of land.   One BBTD that has worked well at the AK6R antenna farm is shown below.  Many other designs are available and can be found at www.HFLINK.COM as well as other internet sites.  Your mileage may vary using this antenna, but as a general coverage antenna for ham and shortwave broadcast, the simplicity can’t be beat even though an individual dipole on a specific band may out perform this broad band dipole.  Palomar Engineers has all the parts you need to build this antenna, so why not give it a try?

BBTD at AK6R 1024x726 - Broad Band Terminated Dipoles (BBTD, T2FD)

 

Depending on the source of the antenna design, different value baluns are specified.  Our Bullet(TM) baluns in ratios of 9:1, 12:1 and 16:1 are excellent for this type of antenna as they are broadband from 1.8-61 MHz and will take up to 500 watts PEP.

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25-AMP (Peak) IN-LINE ELECTRONIC FILTER for 12 VOLTS DC, AUTOMOTIVE, RV RFI, ALTERNATOR, PULSE NOISE SUPPRESSION

RFI-N700
$49.95
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Product Details
MPN: RFI-N25
Country/Region of Manufacture: USA

PURPOSE:The N-700 is an active electronic noise suppressor that employs a high density, low loss toroid 0.25 mH choke coupled with two power 2N3055 NPN power transistors in a capacitor multiplier configuration. The N-700 is designed to eliminate in-noise for Auto-sound Systems including: Alternator Whine, Fan Humming, ignition pops, etc.N-700 applications include Power Equalizers, Amplifiers, Cellular Phones, CB Radios, Two Way Communication Equipment, Amateur Radio Components, CD Players, and AM/FM Cassette Decks, etc.

FEATURES:The air cooled design of the N-700 filter permits maximum efficiency and effectiveness.The ferrite toroid core of the choke component of the L configuration is responsible for a very high rate of attenuation with very low line losses.The Beta of the power transistors multiples the capacitance to maximize the attenuation of the active filter. There are only three wires needed for the installation of the filter =Filter Input, Filter Output, and the Chassis Ground.The Chassis Ground is required to complete the circuit’s operation.

INSTALLATION:Make sure the noise is in-line before installing any in-line filter.A good confirmation would be to temporarily substitute a 120 VAC to a 12 VDC power supply, or a small 12 Volt motorcycle battery, for the vehicle's electrical system.If the noise goes away when the alternate power supply is connected, then you have a case of in-line noise.

To get optimum results with the N-700, the following directions should be followed:

1.Cut the component's main power lead between the fuse and the component.

2. Connect the GREEN wire to the fuse side of the cut (Source). If no fuse is present, be sure to add a fuse to this connection. Be sure to add a fuse rated at 10 Amps or less to protect the vehicle.

3.Connect the RED wire to the component side (Load). This output lead is also fused to protect the N-700.

4.Connect the BLACK wire to a good chassis ground.The N-700 will not function without a connection to chassis ground.

Practical and easy to install, the N-700 is one of the most versatile and effective filters on the market.

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