>
>1. I have an Ameritron AL-80A, single 3-500. The plate choke went POW!! I
>know it did since I viewed the two ends of the wire hanging next to each
>other in the top winding. Can this be repaired by merely removing insulation
>of sufficient length and soldering the wire back together, after unwinding
>each of the "new" ends a half turn before twisting them together and
>soldering?
I would rewind the choke with type WL silicone-varnish insulated electric
motor wire. It is available at motor rewinding shops. Bring your own
spool. Be sure to check for in band resonances with a dipmeter after
installation.
>
later, John
- Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.
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