Description
BV-450B: This 9:1 UnUn balun is optimized to perform across the 3-30 MHz frequency range, boasting an impressive power rating of 500 watts PEP. Engineered with durability in mind, the KB2 features a waterproof enclosure and meticulously crafted gaskets, ensuring reliable performance even in the harshest outdoor conditions. Whether rain or shine, you can trust the KB2 to deliver consistent results for your antenna setup.
What is a balun:
A balun, short for “balanced to unbalanced”, is a device that converts a balanced signal into an unbalanced signal. But what exactly does that mean? When an antenna receives a signal, it absorbs radio waves from the environment. This signal collects at the ends of each antenna element and creates charges at the feed point/nodes. These charges carry the desired signals that we want to transmit to the radio.
The differences between baluns and UnUns:
The main difference between these two is that baluns are designed to match impedances between balanced and unbalanced circuits, while UnUns match impedance between two unbalanced circuits.
The unbalanced solution:
To correct this imbalance, we need a way to convert the balanced signal into an unbalanced signal. This is where baluns come in. There are two common designs: the coaxial balun and the coil balun.
Specifications:
Frequency range: 3 – 30 MHz
Power peak: 500 watts PEP
VSWR: 9:1
Impedance: 50 Ohm
Connector(s) type in: UHF (PL) female
Length: 170 mm
Height: 80 mm
Width: 60 mm
Weight: 350 gram
