Baluns & Ununs - Understanding Their Role in Antenna Building

This is the stuff every other Armature Radio Youtube channel just glosses over because they think it's common knowledge without thinking of the newbies trying to get into the hobby. Thank you for explaining things in simple terms beginners can understand. This is also the best video I've watched on the subject! I didn't get into armature radio to nerd flex on other nerds. I'm into armature radio because I'm legitimately excited on how it all works. We all want more people to play radio with. Thank you again for helping more people get into the hobby.

Just getting back into the HF side of the hobby after some 20 years of inactivity. Originally licensed in 1980. This video is a great example of why this is my favorite ham radio YT channel. Thanks much, Walt, and 73. Tim, W4TAF

4 hours before my amature radio exam tonight.. the text book gave a way too complex explanation, so your 9 minutes here may have saved my bacon :)

Thanks Walt. I’m a new ham and finding simplified information isn’t easy. Too many content creators talk over the new guy’s head. I don’t know if they fear that dumbing it down will cost them views by more experienced operators, or if they just assume that we come in with a certain amount of knowledge. Anyway, I truly appreciate your content. Your DXing videos are what pushed me to get my general ticket and buy a G90. Hopefully I will catch up to you on the air sometime. Thanks and 73!

Thank you, first time I think I understand the difference between UNUN and BALUN. I get lost quickly when David Cassler starts drawing on the whiteboard giving likely correct but very complicated answers to simple questions 😅

Great explanation Walt, concise and to the point to help beginners understand the fine points of antenna building. This is why I really like and recommend the videos on your channel. Also that's a nice Hammarlund in the background, I have an HQ-160 that I have had since my teen years in the mid 1970s! I started out with it listening to shortwave in my teens and it stoked my interest in ham radio.

I didn't even need to watch the whole thing and knew this video was needed. Thanks Walt for putting it together. Great primer for LDG products!

Another great explanation of something I was wondering about.

Thanks for a no nonsense, no ego video. One of my favourite channels. 👍🏻

Thank you for delivering! Great video as always Walt.

Walt, THANKS! As you know, I have been a long-time Ham, but I am new to building antennas. And you were right. This is the video I needed to watch. I have a list of notes to stick in my POTA case to help me in the field. Thanks again for all you do to help this amazing community. 73s.

This is the best explanation I've gotten, I think I finally understand it! Thank you and 73 de KC1JMH

Simple, explained well for the beginner, your channel is great as its no nonsense to the point with simplicity, well done Walt. Im sure we all appreciate your time.

Love the simplicity of your explanation Walt, thank you so very much for putting that out there.

Good job addressing the issue. While I have an in-depth understanding of electronics, I have just rekindled interest in HAM after 60 years and could not understand the jargon of "ununs" and "baluns" until you video on the subject. I am now a subscriber and look forward to future content. Thank you.

Thank you for taking the time to make, explain and publish the video.

I've been searching for a while now for a simplistic, concise, yet understandable explanation of UNUNs and BALUNs. You have provided it in this excellent video. Thank you so much for this. Subbed!

Good explanation. Many former Elmer's are smiling down on you from the great beyond. I agree that the KISS way of explaining things is the best approach.

I learn sooooo much from your videos. My hat is off to all the hams who learned the art of Ham Radio prior to the You Tube era. Best regards from Texas!!

Thank you Walt for giving me a good basic understanding of baluns and ununs. You gave me a good understanding of why they are used and what type of antennas these transformers should be used on. You gave me a great foundation to build on. Other YouTube videos explain the windings and turn ratios, etc. without explaining why and where they are used. You are a great teacher/instructor. Thank you very much.