[AMPS] Parallel Network

[Richard]

>
>Tom W8JI Said:
>The main difference between all of these is the T would have the 
>widest impedance matching range of all three choices, and the L 
>the poorest impedance matching range for a given maximum value 
>of components. 

€ Add a SPST switch to an L-network and it can match 1‡ to 10k‡.

>Both the pi and T are very restricted in matching 
>range when reasonable size components are used, and neither 
>have lower loss.
>
Agreed

>
>What are the strengths and weaknesses of a parallel L/C matching network
>used between the linear amp and say a 1/2 wave vertical/L Antenna? 
>
€  I tried a parallel L-C  tank matcher with my Tetrode with Handles 
amplifier.  The RF circulating current melted the silver solder in a 
57-series doorknob transmitting cap.  

cheers, Thomas
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