Denny wrote:


The circulating tank current on a tuner used transform 50 ohms to an
end fed half wave is impressive - often melting the dielectrics used
for the variable caps...


Thanks for the report, Denny. Some of
the T- and L- network tuners also pass
some hefty currents at high power.

It is difficult to find much enthusiasm
for the performance of half-wave
verticals from folks who have actually
tried them. Your experience sure
supports that.

73,

Chuck

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