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>-----Original Message-----
>From: Arne Gjerning <gjerning@flash.net>
>To: Amp Ref <amps@contesting.com>
To: <amps@contesting.com>
>Date: 15 January 2000 06:15
>Subject: [AMPS] RF Choke Forms
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>>I have been advised NOT to use Teflon, Delryn, and a few other
>>insulating materials for an RF choke. Instead only use
>ceramic. It was
>>then stated the "D" factor was the reason.
>>
>I'm not familiar with delrin, but I can't believe there
>could be any electrical problem with PTFE/Teflon.
>
Delrin has too much D-factor. Teflon has a good D-factor but lacks
stiffness. Fiberglass-filled Teflon might be ok. G-10 and G-11
epoxy-fiberglas tubing make excellent - but uncheap - coil forms for
HV-RFCs. Plastifab,1425 Palomares, La Verne, CA 91750 818 967 9376.
cheers, Steve
- Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.
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