[TowerTalk] Link Coupled Tuner Question

[Peter Chadwick]

K2XX asks: Is this relative insensitivity for the series link typical?

Joe,
The usual 'rule of thumb' is that the link should be the same reactance as the transmission line, or about 50 ohms. This will tune with about 1800pF on 160, and will have a Q of around 1, so you can expect it to tune fairly flat. You do want a fairly tight coupling between link and tuned circuit, though.
73
Peter G3RZP