Thread: Question about matching transformer (9:1 un-un)
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Old January 23rd 10, 01:59 PM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
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Default Question about matching transformer (9:1 un-un)
bpnjensen wrote:
Can the venerable 9:1 matching transformer (for matching a 500-ohm
random wire to a 50-ohm coaxial cable) also be used the inverse way,
that is, to match an incoming 50-ohm coax to a radio whose only
connection is a Hi-Z pair of screw terminals?

Further on, is there any reason why such a matching transformer could
not be installed inside said radio behind the screw terminal strip so
that a permanent SO-239 could be connected and mounted on the radio
chassis?

Thanks,
Bruce Jensen

The improvement would be minimal.
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