[Amps] CB amp directly coupled via cap to antenna

[Bill, W6WRT]

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On Thu, 8 Apr 2010 11:31:20 EDT, TexasRF at aol.com wrote:

> 
>Now, your vertical idea has some interesting possibilities: By choosing the 
> length carefully, one can set the R of the vertical to match the plate 
>load  impedance. You are still left with the need to reconcile the reactance 
>that  remains. Since the tube will be capacitive, perhaps there would be a 
>happy  coincidence of antenna R +j to handle the match, maybe somewhere around 
>3/4 wave  length?. If not, careful selection of the coupling C would surely 
>make it all  possible.

REPLY:

Even with no matching network, I would still have a simple LC tank to
provide the "flywheel" effect necessary when running anything other
than Class A. A variable cap for coupling would be a nice touch too.

73, Bill W6WRT