^^ The rub is when the choke is being operated near a self-resonance.
>Mike, I use #24 (or so) enameled "magnet wire" for typical 1 kW amps, and go
>a bit larger gauge, maybe #22 or #20 enameled for "lots of suds" amps.
>
>Not sure why great insulation is required, since all windings are at the
>same DC potential and normally the whole choke assembly isn't very close to
>anything. There's a lot of RF potential difference between the ends of the
>choke, but between two adjacent turns -- can't be much.
>
>WB2WIK/6
>
>"Success is the ability to go from failure to failure with no loss of
>enthusiasm." -Winston Churchill
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Mike Switzer [SMTP:K8ZE@comcast.net]
>> Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2003 7:35 PM
>> To: amps@contesting.com
>> Subject: [Amps] Some Suggestions Please
>>
>> Hi All
>>
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>>
>> I am going to a swap this weekend. I will be looking for some wire to
>> wind the plate choke in my new project. What should I use? I have
>> always used Teflon coated wire in the past, because it was free OK, but
>> I can't find the wire now. I tossed everything out because I convinced
>> myself I would never return to the hobby. I am also in need of
>> replacing my GDO, I at least sold it instead of tossing it, any comments
>> on the MFJ 259B? Are there any other suggestions? I have been out of
>> the loop for 20 years.
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>>
>> Mike
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>> k8ze@comcast.net
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- R. L. Measures, a.k.a. Rich..., 805.386.3734,AG6K,
www.vcnet.com/measures.
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