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[AMPS] Plate chokes and other mysteries...

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Subject: [AMPS] Plate chokes and other mysteries...
From: 2@vc.net (measures)
Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2000 20:20:52 -0700
>
>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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