Yes and most T networks have 2 or more points in which the Z match with
complex Xl and Xc values can be obtained. Unfortunately only one is
correct. The other one(s) is(are) always very in power/signal loss.
That's why I always use L networks such as the Tentec 238 etc.
73
Bob, K4TAX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Vern Kunes" <vern@mantlelamp.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2003 10:48 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] 2A GA Omni A, Omni D at w4rrw
> Most Tees are lossy into larghe SWRs. For my 135' flattop for Field Day, I
> used a link coupled tuner, but unfortunately, it just wasn't enough for 10
> meters, but tuned 20, 40, and 80 fine (using 450 ohm ladderline for
> multiband operation). If you really want to cut your losses at hi SWR, the
L
> tuner is still the tops. That's what I use at my base station (it just
> happens to be a Ten Tec 229!). Good luck. Vern N2YZS
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "tongaloa" <tongaloa@alltel.net>
> To: <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2003 10:02 AM
> Subject: [TenTec] 2A GA Omni A, Omni D at w4rrw
>
>
> > Stayed til about 2AM, too old for all night. OmniA 20/80 OmniD 40/15
> > probably should have swapped though as no filters in D made it a bit
> > of a chore copying on crowded 40m CW. I can't imagine anyone
> > working FD without QSK. Swapped out homebrew KW T net
> > tuner for the MFJ on 40 and man what a difference. Must have been losing
> > half
> > the output power heating up the MFJ innards.
> >
> > -bob
> > ah7i/w4 op at w4rrw
> >
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