General · FCC ELEMENT 3

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General · FCC Element 3 · answer reveals automatically

What transformer turns ratio matches an antenna’s 600-ohm feed point impedance to a 50-ohm coaxial cable?

Answer3.5 to 1

The impedance ratio of a transformer is the square of the turns ratio. √(600/50) is about 3.46, so a 3.5:1 turns ratio is appropriate.