[Amps] CB amp directly coupled via cap to antenna

[Ron Youvan]

Bill, W6WRT wrote:

> 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.

   By adjusting the antenna length to be resonate at the exciter's frequency the antenna 
is that "tank circuit," it's just lossy by the radiation resistance.  A variable coupling 
capacitor is not necessary.
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