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Re: [RFI] RF Choke Insertion Loss?

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Subject: Re: [RFI] RF Choke Insertion Loss?
From: Jim Brown <jim@audiosystemsgroup.com>
Reply-to: jim@audiosystemsgroup.com
Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:46:01 -0700
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On 4/22/2021 12:36 PM, Tony wrote:
This is probably a silly question, but I run QRP/CW when portable and was wondering if the choke can cause any appreciable insertion loss on the transmitted signal?

Only if you're using an end-fed antenna without a counterpoise. The choke prevents the antenna from using the feedline as a counterpoise.

73, Jim K9YC
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