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Welcome to our discussion on baluns or common mode current chokes for ham radio antennas. In this video, we will delve into the essential techniques and principles behind effectively mitigating common mode currents in your antenna system. A common mode current choke plays a crucial role in suppressing unwanted RF currents that flow on the outside of coaxial cables, significantly reducing interference and improving antenna performance. Whether you are a seasoned ham radio operator or a passionate beginner, understanding and implementing these chokes can greatly enhance your radio experience. Subscribe to our channel for more enlightening videos on ham radio technology.

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In this video, we discuss some tips and tricks for calibrating your NanoVNA.

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Come join in the fun when Chuck KK6USY @KK6USYHamRadioAdventures and I talk about the most common problems ham radio operators have with their antennas.

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In this video, we discuss the topic of multimeter counts with the Kaiweets KM201 Digital RMS Multimeter.

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In this video, we perform a loss test on some coaxial cable with the NanoVNA using what is called an S21 Gain measurement.

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In this video, we look at the Grener Power 100Ah LiFePO4 Battery and perform a capacity and a load test where we see if the battery can deliver on it’s 100A continuous discharge rating.

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In this video, we perform a firmware update to the TinySA Ultra.

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In this video, we talk about measuring capacitors and how it’s a pain in the a$$.

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In this video we take a look at a homebrew 2m low pass filter. I wanted to see if I could add a filter to a dirty radio and clean up it’s spurious emissions.

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