> knowledge of use of more than a pair of them. They have rather high
> output capacitance, therefore a tad of series C from plates to the
> tuning cap is a good idea.
Why? It certainly does not lower system Q. As a matter of fact, it
raises system Q.
It is a popular misconception passed along among VHF operators
that a small series C between the tube an tank lowers Q. It
actually does the opposite.
73, Tom W8JI
W8JI@contesting.com
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