[Amps] *** SPAM *** Re: Antenna traps

[R.Measures]

On Dec 16, 2005, at 12:38 AM, Peter Chadwick wrote:

> Rich said:
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> >**  An L-network always has the lowest Q possible.  Is mo' Q mo' 
> betta?<
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> Rubbish. Do the math. The Q is the sq.rt of the impedance ratio -1.
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> So the bigger the impedance transformation, the higher the working Q.

correct

> In any two variable system, Qw is an uncontrolled variable.

correct

> A 3 variable network allows Q to be defined. That's the advantage of 
> the T or pi (which is the dual of the T).

Peter -- can one choose to use a Q with a T that is lower than that 
which results with an L?
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> 73
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> Peter G3RZP
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Richard L. Measures, AG6K, 805.386.3734.  www.somis.org