[Lowfer] Definitely did something wrong !! But fixed it.

[Peter Barick]

Hi Mike, Andy,

Interesting on that bottom cutout, and surprised me. If the pvc bucket is thought to be nearly RF inert then why that effect? As described, it appears the Q has risen greately for such effect. Mike talks to this too.

I believe Mitch (MP) spoke of it also, causing the need for an extension rod with which to adj. the vair coil.

High Q is usually thought to be the goal (or bragging point) and causes reactions as above. But too much can lead to wx affected untuning and demands for attention to keep it spot on. Ha, Teslas we are Not!

Just some observations -- Peter
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>>> Mike-WE0H <we0h at yahoo.com> 09/14/09 5:42 PM >>>
Hi Andy,

When that loading coil/variometer/antenna is dialed in, so to say, you 
won't be able to walk within 10 feet of the antenna without causing 
serious detuning. Then you will see how nasty it is to try and tune the 
variometer. Adjust, back away while watching the field strength meter, 
adjust again, screw up, adjust again the other direction...
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