Wt8r@aol.com wrote:
>
> In a message dated 4/30/00 7:18:43 PM Eastern Daylight Time, n2bc@stny.rr.com
> writes:
>
> >
> > I do have an Autek RF-1 analyzer. Would a useful approach be to provide
> the
> > desired plate load via a resistor, approximate the values of C1 and C2,
> then
> > adjust L1 and L2 for 50 ohms at the output measured by the RF-1?
> >
> > Any other real world approaches (sans fancy instruments) ?
> >
> > THX, Bill N2BC
> >
> >
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>
> Bill,
>
> I am currently doing the same thing with a Pi-L tank. I use a carbon
> resistor of the proper value to simulate the anode impedance. I use a
> capacitance meter to set the proper values of capacitance for Ct & Cload and
> drive the tank output with my MFJ SWR Antenna Analyzer, using the frequency
> meter and SWR bridge to determine the resonant frequency of the tank.
As I have been told, that is not enough power to place through the pi
circuit to get any sort of realistic reading. (That is from the MFJ
analyzer)
Phil W2GE
Since
> capacitance vaues can be determined very accurately, it is best to set them
> and then adjust the inductors to bring them into comformance.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Dave, WT8R
>
>
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