[TowerTalk] Coax Matching Stubs W/Smith Chart

[Ward Silver]

> Can anyone recommend any tutorials for learning how to read a smith chart 
> and also using the Sim Smith application ?
> I want to be able to design coax matching stubs and am a total newbie.
> The smith chart is intimidating to me but I thought I would see if I could 
> master it.
>
> Bob
> K6UJ

Assuming you are an ARRL member, you can also read Hands-On Radio columns 
#59, #60, and #61 on the Smith chart at www.arrl.org/hands-on-radio.  These 
are a slightly different perspective than the usual descriptions and may be 
a useful alternate explanation.  The Smith chart tutorial is on the CD-ROM 
included with the ARRL Antenna Book starting with the 22nd edition.  Once 
you get the hang of SimSmith, you'll find that it is a really valuable tool.

73, Ward N0AX