Thread: Resontate frequency of parallel L/C
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Old November 18th 07, 09:59 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
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Default Resontate frequency of parallel L/C
Cecil, W5DXP wrote:
"Since the two resistances are equal, seems to me the resonant frequency
would be where the two reactances are equal."

Yes that`s the unity power factor point. There`s a rule that when the
circuit Q`s not less than 10, fo=1/2pi on the sq.rt. of LC. For lower
Qs, the calculation is more laborious. I sure miss my ARRL Lightning
Coil Calculator!

Best regards, Richard Harrison, KB5WZI

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