Forbidden Region (3)

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http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/brochure/pdf/AH-4.pdf

I am using an automatic antenna tuner, ICOM AH-4, for my dipole antenna. Its circuit diagram is not disclosed by ICOM, but JJ2PNX traced the circuit and gives us the following information:

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http://www.momose.com/hirofumi/jj2pnx/ah4/index.html

It seems AH-4 can offer two types of L-section networks depending on how the switches RL3 and RL4 (+RL14) are controlled, namely:

ForbiddenUpRight

In the case RL3 is closed, and RL4 being open.

Forbidden LowLeft

In the case RL3 is open, and RL4 being closed.

http://www.rfcafe.com/references/electrical/smith.htm

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