[Antennas] radio works isolators

Wed Feb 1 17:34:19 EST 2012

Sorry guys, I guess I should not assume. Radio Works is a business that deals in antennas and accessories 
(check it out if you have not <radioworks.com> I have no interest in them). What I mentioned were models 
of his isolators. The T-4 is the basic current 1:1 "line islolator" and the T-4G is the grounded version. 
You would put the T-4 at the antenna and the T-4G in the shack or at the base of your tower(don't have 
one) or at the ground rod, etc.
There is also the B1-5K balun which I have and was told can be used together with the isolator at the 
feedpoint. I just could not decide whether to include all three which I have in my parts box. My RG8X 
feedline comes directly into the shack so rather than building some jumpers, I figured I would locate the 
ICE arrestor in the shack at the huge ground strap going out the window to the station ground rod some 5 
feet away.
I always disconnect my station power and antennas when there is any possibility of lightning. My antenna 
coax switches (one for rigs, one for antennas are moved to the GND position before I turn off the rig.
73, Dick KF4NS
St Petersburg, FL 33714 USA
Keep The Glow!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dick KF4NS" <kf4nsradio at verizon.net>
To: "Antenna Group" <antennas at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 9:15 AM
Subject: radio works isolators
| Several years ago I talked to Jim about these isolators and other products but since forgot what he 
told
| me.
|| I have a Hustler 4BTV that is going up on my house top with radials. Does anyone know the best choice 
for
| feeding this antenna? I planned on putting a T-4 at the antenna but no balun. I have the T-4G also and
| planned on putting that in the shack and connecting the strap to my ground system. I also have the ICE
| arrestor and will fit that into the system but not sure where that will fit into the scheme of things 
in
| the shack. Please give me your ideas.
|| 73, Dick KF4NS
| St Petersburg, FL 33714 USA
| Keep The Glow!
|