Hi list, Isn't an RF transmitter or PA actually more like a current generator? Its internal resistance is kept low in order to reduce internally dissipated power, with consequent reduction in efficiency. It is usually designed to work efficiently into 50 ohms.
It is important to know the difference between these two statements: (A) The transmitter has a 50 ohm output impedance. (B) The transmitter is designed to work into a 50 ohm load A transmitter will be able to put its rated power into a 50 ohm load, but this says nothing about its output impedance. That is why I don't think conjugate matching will be appropriate. (Hope this is not getting too much OT now) Per-Tore / LA7NO ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
