I agree 100%. My 80M top loaded vertical is "long" in
the SSB portion of the band so a single series
capacitor yields a 1:1 match at 3790. An L-network
(one cap, one coil) gives a 1:1 match at 3510. These
are switched with a pair of relays. Very simple and
reliable.
73, Stew K3ND
>
> On Mon, 16 Jul 2001 20:53:53 -0400, Tom Rauch wrote:
>
> >I'd switch a series inductance in at the base.
> There would be no
> >measurable decrease in efficiency, and switching
> would be easier!!
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