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So what is an L-match? It's just two components - an inductor and a
capacitor. Both need to be variable to match a wide range of
antennas, although it's OK that only one is continuously variable.
Usually the coil is tapped while the tuning capacitor is continously
adjustable.
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Usage directions are given above. It's desirable to have some sort of
tuning indicator if your rig does not have inbuilt SWR indication.
Possibly the most compact is an LED, though this can be hard to see
in bright sunlight.
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Variable capacitor
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Inductor
Switch
This coupler calls for a rotary switch. The more positions the more
taps you can have on the coil and the wider the range of antennas
you can match. Heavy duty switches are required if you wish to run
high power. Another approach, if you don't have a switch, is to use an
alligator clip to tap onto various parts of the coil. This works well but
requires the top to be open to permit easy access.
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Case
Either scrounge a lunch box from the kitchen, make one out of circuit
board material or consider one of these. But before ordering check it's
of sufficient size for the parts used!
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