>
>On Mon, 8 Sep 1997 23:47:30 +0000 w8jitom@postoffice.worldnet.att.net
>writes:
>>> From: Peter Chadwick <Peter.Chadwick@gpsemi.com>
To: <amps@contesting.com>
>>> Date: Mon, 8 Sep 97 14:18:09 +0000
>
...snip...
>>The "advantage" of the nichrome really kicks in at HF, as evidenced
>>by the heat produced and efficiency lost on upper HF when the
>>nichrome suppressor is added.
>
>What loss of efficiency? Just how much heat does it dissipate?
No measurement required, Carl.
>Rich's
>nichrome suppressor measures .38 Ohms DC resistance. It also appears to
>be #22 gauge so I do question the RF amperage capability.
>
We use #18 gauge. The DC resistance is 0.4 ohms per foot. It will carry
5A without melting the 221 deg. C silver-solder.
Rich---
R. L. Measures, 805-386-3734, AG6K
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