Most ham radio operators will build an antenna of some sort when they first start listening or transmitting, whether it’s a simple dipole, a beam antenna like a Yagi, or even just a random wire ...

In many communication transceiver designs, an unbalanced single-ended signal must be converted to a balanced differential signal. This task is often considered routine, and a flux-coupled transformer ...

Even before entering the mystical realms of UHF design, radio frequency (RF) circuits come with a whole range of fun design aspects as well. A case in point can be found in transmission line ...

It's impossible to not be drawn in by the visual specter of Balún. The band has refined their electronic roots with their turn toward self-discovery on beautifully crafted studio albums, and this set ...

Note: NPR's First Listen audio comes down after the album is released. However, you can still listen with the Bandcamp playlist at the bottom of the page. The music on Prisma Tropical is the sound of ...

KCRW DJ José Galván first wrote about Puerto Rican via-Brooklyn outfit Balún on his Pan Caliente blog a couple of years ago (and again while recapping outstanding bands at SXSW this year). Originally ...

Balun bandpass filters represent a critical advancement in radio frequency (RF) circuit design, integrating the dual functions of balanced-to-unbalanced conversion and frequency selection. These ...