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Is a balun needed for a dipole antenna?

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Paul, a dipole does not *have* to have a balun. Having one may help prevent RF from coming down the line into the shack and may improve the radiation characteristics of the dipole, but I've run dipoles connected straight to coax without a problem. Put one up without a balun and see how it works for you.Jan 25, 2010

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