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Originally Posted by GroundUrMast
In Theory... Possibly. But the Antennas Direct DB8E has two strip line baluns... one on each section, and they are integrated into the physical design in a way that makes no provision for readily connecting an alternate balun. Antennas designed to use the older transformer type balun have binding posts that are intended to provide a connection interface to a transformer balun, the DB8E has no terminal post or binging posts so you'd find yourself altering the electrical length of the phasing lines which could dramatically detune the entire antenna. The elements and reflector dimensions have been optimized for the post 2009 UHF band.
I'd be reluctant to perform a potentially damaging & irreversible mod on a new antenna that cost the best part of two Ben Franklins... just my opinion.
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that was what I was wondering. I wouldnt be damaging it, as to what I was thinking. there are 4 wing nuts that connect the the strip to the whiskers. I was thinking of removing those and wiring the transformer balun to each side. but it sounds like there is more going on there then that. thanks for the info.
my other question is, is there much of a difference between the DB8 and the DB8E other then the E can rotate? I was thinking about making custom bent arms that hold each side out at more of an angle, so I can get signals from a wider area rather. Is there other stuff going on with the DB8E for allowing it to rotate other then the mechanical design?