Taming RF Gremlins: Choking Common Mode Currents with Mark Smith N6MTS

Dive into the Ham Radio Kids Table with our special guest Mark Smith (N6MTS), founder of Halibut Electronics and co-host of the Ham Radio Workbench podcast! In this beginner-friendly session, we'll break down Common Mode Current—what it is, why it's the sneaky gremlin messing with your signals, and simple ways to choke it before it chokes your QSOs. Mark shares pro tips on building effective chokes, plus a peek at his innovative products like the Common Mode Current Choke Test Rig, perfect for testing your setups with a NanoVNA.

Whether you're troubleshooting your antenna or just curious about RF basics, this chat is loaded with hands-on advice, demos, and that "aha!" moment for hams of all experience levels. No PhD required—just a spark of curiosity!

Grab your tools and join the fun—check out Halibut Electronics at electronics.halibut.com for gear that makes radio easier. What's your biggest antenna headache? Drop it in the comments!
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