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Re: [Amps] 3CX800A7 Grid Current Problem

To: "Jim W7RY" <w7ry@centurytel.net>, <amps@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [Amps] 3CX800A7 Grid Current Problem
From: "Carl" <km1h@jeremy.mv.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:06:27 -0500
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I said "wind a new toroid ". That assumes the original has been overheated 
and compromised.

Carl
KM1H



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim W7RY" <w7ry@centurytel.net>
To: "Carl" <km1h@jeremy.mv.com>; <amps@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:46 PM
Subject: Re: [Amps] 3CX800A7 Grid Current Problem


> Carl... How would just re-winding the core fix anything?
> Please explain?
>
> Thanks
> 73
> Jim W7RY
>
>
>
>> If the toroid is the problem the easiest solution is to remove and wind a
>> new toroid with better insulation on the core and wire as there is no 
>> simple
>> way to undo the engineering problems without spending a lot of money. If 
>> the
>> 4:1 looks the slightest bit cooked then make a new one also.
>>
>> As long as your input VSWR and power is holding steady I dont think that
>> circuitry has a problem but they are also known for cooking relays.
>>
>> Carl
>> KM1H
>>
>
>
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