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Subject: [AMPS] Transformers
From: measures@vc.net (Rich Measures)
Date: Mon, 8 Mar 1999 22:42:41 -0800


>I  have been reading the thread on transformers and I find it very 
>interesting that there always seems to be an attack on Henry amplifiers, 
>Do transformers fail yes they do, 

?  Many models of Henry amplifiers do not use a peak discharge-current 
limiting glitch resistor is series with the hv positive lead.  Most of 
the hv transformer failures I have heard of in Henry amplifiers were 
associated with a noisy arc in the RF output compartment.  .  

> are they only Henry transformers that 
>fail ? No !! 

?  The SB-220's hv transformer is potted.  Few reportedly fail.  Henry 
uses unpotted transformers and unpotted chokes.  IMO, an unpotted 
(resonant) choke filter is nuts.  
-  later, Pat


Rich...

R. L. Measures, 805-386-3734, AG6K, www.vcnet.com/measures  


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