[ARC5] The T-17

[J. Forster]

Unlikely, IMO.

The output circuit is normally a series-resonant RLC-

R = Radiation Resistance
L = Rollaductor inductance
C = Antenna capacitance (electrically short antenna)

That means that the L-C node is nowhere near 50 Ohms and is much higher
impedance (resonant stepup). This means that it is a high voltage point.

The installation of a SO-259 shows whoever did it, simply did not
understand the circuit.

-John

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> The funny thing is that T-17 looks to be modified, but not what you would
> expect.  The UHF antenna fitting is there but it looks like there are
> still screws where the antenna relay mounts.  The power plug is not
> modified.  some of the screws are natural metal rather than black but they
> appear to be of the correct type.
>
> Any chance this was a factory or depot mod?
>
> Wayne
> WB5WSV
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