HF Common Mode Current CMC Chokes for Beginners!
30K views · Feb 23, 2026 · Entertainment
Comments · 270
@Kim-w9r5z · 1 day ago
Is it good to use a choke on a 2 m band?
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@dan_in_sd · 7 months ago
Best explanation of Mix 31 vs. Mix 43. Thanks for putting together this video Ape! 👍
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@bland-b7e · 7 months ago
And another AWESOME video!! Thanks so much Ape!!
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@andros2112 · 2 weeks ago
Congrats on an excellent presentation! You've got a new sub! Cheers - KG4LJB.
@bkrateku · 7 months ago
This is what I needed. I think there’s a lot of CMC (common mode confusion) out there. lol
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@bassangler73 · 7 months ago
Thanks, Ape! I have been wanting to hear your take on this.
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@GenXStuff · 3 months ago
Thanks man, Trying to sort my antennas out now with chokes, this series is a lot of help.
@vinniec5286 · 3 months ago
Thank you for a clear, concise explanation on Mix-31 vs Mix-41.
@kenharpster_KR4DJX · 6 months ago
Great video, concise, to the point, and very informative. Thank you for taking the time to create quality content!
@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures · 7 months ago
Great info again Ape !
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@straightpride451 · 7 months ago
Another great action packed video by my lil Pal!!
@chrisscott1547 · 4 months ago
Well done.
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