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[AMPS] More on B&W 850 as tank coil

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Subject: [AMPS] More on B&W 850 as tank coil
From: realex@flash.net (bob alexander)
Date: Mon, 08 Feb 1999 22:22:56 -0600
Jon Ogden wrote:
> 
> >Band           L
> >
> >80            13.6
> >40             6.5
> >20             1.75
> >15             1.0
> >10             0.8
> >
> >Now I have just created a spreadsheet for Pi-networks where I can vary
> >the tube impedance and the Q of the Pi-net.  I can't find a combination
> >where the L needed in the circuit matches what B&W provides.  It is
> >certainly screwed up for my 4-1000A impedance of around 5000 Ohms.
> 
> Ok, I did some more figuring.  I decided that no law says that the value
> of Q has to stay fixed from band to band.  So, I did some playing in the
> spreadsheet and found the following given the values of L above:
> 
> Frequency         Q         C1           C2         L
> -------------------------------------------------------------
> 
> 3.75 MHz         18       141.4 pF      1135 pF     13.7 nH
> 7.15 MHz         20          82 pF       691 pF     6.52 nH
> 14.2 MHz         38          78 pF       747 pF    1.776 nH
> 21.2 MHz         45        61.5 pF       597 pF      1.0 nH
> 28.3 MHz         42          43 pF       416 pF      0.8 nH
> 
> So, I guess it is possible to use real world value components in this
> example, but the Qs get awfully high.
> 
> I guess I am asking for some help here because it seems like the Q values
> get a bit high.  Is this a good matching circuit design or not?
> 
> 73,
> 
> Jon
> KE9NA
Jon,
The inductance values you listed are better suited for a load 
impedance of around 2500 ohms and a Q of 10 on the lower bands,
rising to around 18 on 10 meters.
73,Bob, W5AH

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