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LF: Antenna switching 72/136kHz

To: rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org
Subject: LF: Antenna switching 72/136kHz
From: "Rik Strobbe" <rik.strobbe@fys.kuleuven.ac.be>
Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 20:00:18
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In my previous mail I forgot to mention that 'parallel tuning' of the
antenna will only work with a high-impedance RX input (FET-preamp). For 50
Ohm input series tuning can be used (an additional series capacitor between
RX and loadingcoil).
This capacitor can be short-circuited to switch from 136 to 72kHz. A simple
low-voltage relais will do.
Thanks to Jim (M0BMU) to point this out.

73, Rik  ON7YD


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