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Matching Networks and Phasing W.C. Alexander Crawford Broadcasting Company Denver, Colorado Abstract and opposite sign of the antenna reactance to “tune out” the reactance of the antenna. This Any AM antenna system consists of would leave only the resistive component of the antenna itself, some sort of transmission the antenna impedance, thus presenting a line to convey the RF energy from the “match” to the transmission line. transmitter to the antenna, and some sort of Seldom do such situations occur, impedance matching network. Directional however. A typical radiator will exhibit a antenna systems consist of multiple complex base or driving point impedance radiating elements, transmission lines and that has a resistance of some value other matching networks. In this paper, we will than 50 ohms along with a reactance. It is examine in building-block fashion the thus necessary to use a matching network to components that make up such systems. In transform the resistance to 50 ohms and addition to the theory behind them, we will eliminate the reactance. This can be done discuss practical aspects of network design with any of several types of networks: L, and construction. Tee or Pi. Pi networks are seldom used in AM antenna systems. L networks are well- 1.00 Matching Networks suited to use in non-directional antennas where the phase shift through the network is