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Re: Measuring coils with the FA-VA5 LCR mode


 
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Dieter,

Thank you, that was the conclusion that I came to as well. I'm making traps for the OZ1CX version of the W3DZZ 5-band dipole.



Using the LCR function, with a single frequency OSL cal at 7MHz, the inductor measures 8.4uH and the capacitor measures 61pF,? resonance of the traps is noted as 7.050 MHz. My measured values are at 7.35 MHz.

Calculated values are 7.175 MHz for 8.2uH and 60pf.

Edit: I found the original article on ARRL's website. The original author states to adjust the capacitance for 60pf, then adjust the coil as needed for resonance at approx. 7.20 MHz.

I'm uncertain where the 7.050MHz frequency listed on the diagram above originated from.

The LCR function of the FA-VA5 seems to be pretty close. A marked 57pf doorknob cap measures 56pf.

Thanks again!

73'
Matt - WA0V

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