Usually a momentary switch or a transistor-driven pulse that kicks the LC circuit into oscillation.
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A acts as a secondary winding with a dead short. This dramatically reduces the Q factor. The ringing stops after just 1 or 2 cycles instead of 10 or more. Usually a momentary switch or a transistor-driven pulse
The tester counts oscillations that exceed a specific threshold. These are then displayed as a "ring count" across the LED bar. LED Feedback: The 8 LEDs typically range from (bad/low Q) to (medium) to (good/high Q). 🛠️ Key Schematic Components A acts as a secondary winding with a dead short