{"product_id":"bl3_bl3-balun","title":"BL3_BL3 BALUN - Coming Soon!","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComing Soon!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Elecraft BL3 is a compact, field-ready balun designed to help portable operators enjoy cleaner signals and more reliable operation wherever they set up. Whether you’re operating from a campsite, summit, RV, or picnic table, the BL3 is built to make portable HF operation easier, safer, and more enjoyable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"height: 534.053px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 94.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 94.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePROTECTS YOU AND YOUR GEAR IN THE FIELD: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe rugged, compact BL3 is ideal for portable operation where RF on your coax shield can create a shock hazard or cause radio or computer interference. The BL3 provides 30 dB or more of isolation, eliminating RFI problems caused by high power, short coax cables, and compromise ground systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 104.667px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 104.667px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRAPID DEPLOYMENT: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe BL3’s BNC connectors provide quick connect\/disconnect. This also allows it to be connected directly to an Elecraft AX4 Whip Antenna. The BL3 plugs directly into the AX4's base and sits on the same surface, secured by the matching AXTC4 table clamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 125.969px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 125.969px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTAKES THE HEAT: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWith its 2.4\" (6 cm) dia. ferrite core and teflon-insulated winding, the BL3 can handle resonant or non-resonate antennas at up to 100 W CW\/SSB. (A wide-range ATU such as those found in Elecraft transceivers may also be required.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new BL3 Balun is not yet available for purchase. Following its introduction at \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDayton Hamvention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, we are now beginning the process of sourcing materials and preparing for production and assembly. We appreciate your patience and will announce availability as soon as the BL3 is ready to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(9, 41, 88);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePricing and availability will be announced soon — stay tuned for updates from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eElecraft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elecraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48725432107264,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2029\/4979\/files\/image_1.png?v=1780509913","url":"https:\/\/elecraft.com\/products\/bl3_bl3-balun","provider":"Elecraft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}