[Antennas] Antenna Tuners

[Pastor-KC1DI]

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From: "Jonesy K9NX" <k9nx@hrtc.net>
To: <antennas@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, September 02, 2002 02:21
Subject: [Antennas] Antenna Tuners


> I am going to put up a Skywire loop or a dipole and feed it with ladder
line
> and trying learn something in the process. I know a true balanced tuner
> is supposed to be the best but getting two roller inductors is a little
> expensive. I was looking at a "T" network and "L" network setup
> to use in making a antenna tuner with a balun on the output.
> Which one is better ?
> Also I was using the software TLW that came with my ARRL antenna Handbook
> in theory it helps you figure losses in your tuner for a T,L hi and low Z.
> Just scratch'en my head trying to figure this out
> Thanks for any help
>
> K9NX
> Jonesy

Hi Jonesy,

How large a loop would you beable to put up?  I have a 520' Skywire loop
here and am able to tune it well on all bands using my T network tuner  and
1:1 Choke Balun.  The Balanced tuner would be better but like you say 2
roller inductors are hard to comeby..   any way I would go with the Loop if
it can be 1 wave or more at 80M it's a great all round antenna, Mine is up
35 ft.  fed with 300 ohm line.   Good Luck with your project.
73 Dave Kc1di // always qrp.



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