[Elecraft] OT question - shorted inductor turns

[J F]

Fraser,

I don't claim to be an expert on the topic, but I
think it has to do with the manner the coil is wound
versus how a transformer is wound.

The Topband reflector always seems to have periodic Q
postings, you might try searching the archives
http://lists.contesting.com/_topband/ and W8JI
http://www.w8ji.com/loading_inductors.htm for some
discussion on the topic.

Cheers,
Julius
n2wn