hi reflectees !
The discussion about matching and core materials for beverages is interesting
and i want to add my comments.I like to go straight forward in component
design.I pick up core materials at swapmeets,build identical transformers and
check their VSWR.If they are OK i connect them back-to back and measure RF
voltages at the input and output.Thus it is easy to calculate the loss thru two
devices and easy to divvy it up.I use my beverages from 1.8 to 10 mc and i used
different materials.They sure have substantial differences.Best results were
obtained using ferrite rods from AM radios.No pickup of any substantial noise
from open rods.Good luck homebrewing !
73 de wolf
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