Well I guess I got the answer I was hoping for , no good reason other than
conveiniance , since I will be using the GI35b and the filament amperage is
only 3.5 amps or so I will use #14 enamel wire and as many turns I can
comfortably fit , thanks again guys especially for the patience , I suppose
some of my questions have been and will be pretty simple to the more
experienced like yourselves
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Thanks and
73 Dave VE3DV / VE3BNF
> From: dezrat1242@yahoo.com
> To: amps@contesting.com
> Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:30:59 -0700
> Subject: Re: [Amps] Fillament choke
>
> ORIGINAL MESSAGE:
>
> On Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:06:57 -0400, Dave M <slash_dot@msn.com> wrote:
>
> >
> >I am sure there is going to be a simple answer , but why are ferrite rods
> >the "preferred" method of construction verses toroid cores, I ask because I
> >have a few ft240-43 cores and only 1 rod, winding 10 gauge on a core may be
> >more difficult but there must be another reason ?
>
> REPLY:
>
> Just a guess: Easier to wind and the self-shielding properties of a
> toroid are not needed.
>
> 73, Bill W6WRT
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