>
>Theo,
> A roller inductor will give you "general coverage" as well as being
>able to fine tune each band better than with fixed taps. However, there
>is an added circuit to adjust every time you change bands. I like the
>way Henry does it, switching in fixed capacitors for TUNE and a roller
>inductor and variable LOAD cap. If you plan on using relays in a tank
>circuit, you better plan on using vacuum relays. You will also still
>need a 10M coil hanging off of the roller inductor. The roller inductor
>probably won't have enough Q and surface area to keep the amp happy on
>10 and 12 meters.
> As for preferences, one less adjustment when changing bands would be
>favored by me.
>
9 bands is a handful for a switch.
.
cheers, Mike
- Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.
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