Re: Topband: [TowerTalk] Hygain 18-HT 160m Trap wanted

[Jim Brown <jim@audiosystemsgroup.com>]

On 7/22/2024 4:16 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
> Both approaches have significant problems:
>
> The trap results in an inverted L that is only 25 high - very low
> efficiency.  The loading coil (at high power) results in high
> voltage across the insulator at the bottom of the "whip" which
> is a weak point (and will melt down!).
Sounds like a great design! Thanks for your usual job of exposing the 
fundamental problems with poorly designed products.
73, Jim K9YC

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