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For an antenna tuner of the "L" type, which of the following statements is false?

C
Answer
Interference, EMC, and safety
Type
A
The circuit is known as an L-type antenna tuner
B
The antenna output is high impedance
C
The circuit is suitable for matching to a vertical ground plane antenna
D
The transmitter input is suitable for 50 ohms impedance

Answer Notes

An L-network (L-type) antenna tuner consists of two reactive components—one in series and one in parallel—arranged in the shape of the letter L. When configured to step up impedance, it effectively matches a standard 50-ohm transmitter to high-impedance antennas, such as end-fed wires. The false statement is that this circuit is suitable for matching to a vertical ground plane antenna. A standard quarter-wave vertical ground plane antenna naturally exhibits a low impedance (typically around 36 ohms), meaning it does not require a tuner configured for high-impedance matching.
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