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An L-match antenna coupler with no variable capacitor

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If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfspvTR-gCY&ab_channel=vk3ye This is post 2389 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here's an interesting antenna "coupler" ("tuner") idea from Australian radio amateur Peter Parker (VK3YE).   According to Peter, this basic L-"tuner" doesn't require a variable capacitor. Here are some of Peter's comments: Variable capacitors can sometimes be hard to find. Especially during this time of lockdown with all hamfests cancelled. Described is a 1.8 to 18 MHz L-match antenna coupler that uses double sided fibreglass printed circuit board as a substitute. PS: Like these videos? Wish to support this channel? If so please store this link to Amazon Shopping as a bookmark or favourite. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=amateur+ra... Then when you buy something I receive a small commission (at no extra cost to you). Or ch