On Sun, 7 Jan 2007 09:53:10 -0500, "Jimmie D"
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SO you are saying 3db more power with the same amount of input.


That's the theory. Reality comes pretty close.


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The one I made covered the whole band pretty much, Pretty much meaning that
even though it wasnt a perfect match everywhere it was still a lot better
than what it was without it.


Without seeing it I can only guess that your tuning was pretty low-Q;
maybe not the best components, too large a coil, or perhaps some shunt
resistance.