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Re: [TowerTalk] TowerTalk Digest, Vol 27, Issue 94

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] TowerTalk Digest, Vol 27, Issue 94
From: "TOMMY HALIBURTON" <ROCKETJ10@MSN.COM>
Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 15:38:51 -0700
List-post: <mailto:towertalk@contesting.com>
Bob - NX5M,

Thanks, so much, for the treatise on changing the scale. I am about to erect my 
tower and need to change the scale (from "S" to "N") plus add the Idiom-Press 
circuit. You have saved me from having to take extra steps to accomplish the 
deed.

73,

Tommy - K6YE
DX IS
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  Today's Topics:

     1. Cold Solder Tool (Mark Pride)
     2. Re: Cold Solder Tool (Wt8r@aol.com<mailto:Wt8r@aol.com>)
     3. LM tower base specs (C. Dwight Baker)
     4. Re: [BULK] - Re:  Cold Solder Tool (Steve Katz)
     5. Re: Cold Solder Tool (Keith Dutson)
     6. Toroid Core Material Selection (Keith Dutson)
     7. Re: Toroid Core Material Selection (Rajiv Dewan, N2RD)


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  Message: 1
  Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 14:18:43 -0500
  From: Mark Pride <mpride@us.ibm.com<mailto:mpride@us.ibm.com>>
  Subject: [TowerTalk] Cold Solder Tool
  To: towertalk@contesting.com<mailto:towertalk@contesting.com>
  Message-ID:
  
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  Seeking opinions regarding the use of these TV advertised Soldering Iron
  (Cold Tip type).  Runs on 4 AA batteries.  How do these devices play in
  cold weather and is it possible to solder items like PL-259 connectors or
  radials at vertical bases?  Heats to 500 degrees but within seconds, you
  can touch the tip without danger.

  Only $19.95 - is it too good to believe for ham type projects?

  Regards,

  Mark, K1RX

  ------------------------------

  Message: 2
  Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 14:30:02 EST
  From: Wt8r@aol.com<mailto:Wt8r@aol.com>
  Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Cold Solder Tool
  To: mpride@us.ibm.com<mailto:mpride@us.ibm.com>, 
towertalk@contesting.com<mailto:towertalk@contesting.com>
  Message-ID: 
<9d.5c138393.2f707aba@aol.com<9d.5c138393.2f707aba@aol.com">mailto:9d.5c138393.2f707aba@aol.com>>
  Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"

  In a message dated 3/21/2005 1:24:33 PM Central Standard Time, 
  mpride@us.ibm.com<mailto:mpride@us.ibm.com> writes:

  Seeking opinions regarding the use of these TV advertised Soldering Iron
  (Cold Tip type).  Runs on 4 AA batteries.  How do these devices play in
  cold weather and is it possible to solder items like PL-259 connectors or
  radials at vertical bases?  Heats to 500 degrees but within seconds, you
  can touch the tip without danger.

  Only $19.95 - is it too good to believe for ham type projects?

  Regards,

  Mark, K1RX

  My brother boughts one of these and says it is a joke and a scam.  Apparently 
  4 AA batteries (which become extremely hot) are short circuited in series 
  with the tip in an attempt to solder .... which it does not.  Forget about a 
  PL-259 even in hot weather.

  73 de

  Dave, WT8R


  ------------------------------

  Message: 3
  Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 14:28:54 -0500
  From: "C. Dwight Baker" 
<cdwightbaker@bellsouth.net<mailto:cdwightbaker@bellsouth.net>>
  Subject: [TowerTalk] LM tower base specs
  To: <towertalk@contesting.com<mailto:towertalk@contesting.com>>
  Message-ID:
  
<20050321193055.KXCZ2051.imf18aec.mail.bellsouth.net@Dwight6061<20050321193055.KXCZ2051.imf18aec.mail.bellsouth.net@Dwight6061">mailto:20050321193055.KXCZ2051.imf18aec.mail.bellsouth.net@Dwight6061>>
  Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"

  Hang on, I may have the specs in my office.  I will check in the few hours
  and let you know.

  Dwight

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  Today's Topics:

     1. Ham IV Controller (guy driver)
     2. Re: Ham IV Controller (KJ6Y@aol.com<mailto:KJ6Y@aol.com>)
     3. Re: Ham IV Controller (Robert Pack (NX5M))
     4. Re: Ground planewire. Insulated or uninsulated? (K4SB)
     5. LM472 ? (Murray Kay)
     6.  Ham IV Controller (Mike Switzer)
     7. Re: LM472 ? (Paul Playford)
     8. Yaesu 800 SDX (Jerry)
     9. Any California contractors out there? 
(K7LXC@aol.com<mailto:K7LXC@aol.com>)
    10. Re: Ham IV Controller (Don Moman)


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  Message: 1
  Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 03:11:31 +0000
  From: "guy driver" <guydriver@msn.com<mailto:guydriver@msn.com>>
  Subject: [TowerTalk] Ham IV Controller
  To: towertalk@contesting.com<mailto:towertalk@contesting.com>
  Message-ID: 
<BAY4-F160E38825006E2FE5C134DB04D0@phx.gbl<BAY4-F160E38825006E2FE5C134DB04D0@phx.gbl">mailto:BAY4-F160E38825006E2FE5C134DB04D0@phx.gbl>>
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  How do I change the dial from "N" center to "S" center and be able to swing 
  through north.  Hope that makes sense??
  wr7k




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  Message: 2
  Date: Sun, 20 Mar 2005 22:34:58 EST
  From: KJ6Y@aol.com<mailto:KJ6Y@aol.com>
  Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Ham IV Controller
  To: guydriver@msn.com<mailto:guydriver@msn.com>, 
towertalk@contesting.com<mailto:towertalk@contesting.com>
  Message-ID: 
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  On the older control boxes you can take the dial face plate out and turn it 
  over. South center was on the other side.  On later versions they gave a
  second 
  face plate with south center.
  There should be some south centered dials out there that no one used.


  ------------------------------

  Message: 3
  Date: Sun, 20 Mar 2005 21:46:36 -0600
  From: "Robert Pack (NX5M)" <nx5m@txcyber.com<mailto:nx5m@txcyber.com>>
  Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Ham IV Controller
  To: <towertalk@contesting.com<mailto:towertalk@contesting.com>>
  Message-ID: 
<003c01c52dc8$95405ea0$0100a8c0@NX5M<003c01c52dc8$95405ea0$0100a8c0@NX5M">mailto:003c01c52dc8$95405ea0$0100a8c0@NX5M>>
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  1. Disconnect power.
  2. Remove the control cable....unless you have enough slack to work on the
  unit.
  3. Remove the top and bottom covers.
  4. Slip the lamp and holder off the lamp holder bracket and swing the
  bracket clear of the wires leading to the circuit board.
  5. Remove the nuts on the meter studs to release the circuit board and slip
  the PC board off the studs and pull it down under the chassis.
  6. Loosen the meter retaininig clips and remove the meter from the chassis.
  7. Insert something like a pen knife between the clear meter cover and black
  housing at either corner on the top edge and pry the cover loose from that
  corner.  Repeat for the other corner.  Meter cover should pop off.
  8. Slip a pen knife nder each corner of the lower edge of the white meter
  scale and twist util the scale clears the two small indexing pins.  Remove
  the scale, turn it over and reinstall. (Make sure the scale fits over the
  indexing pins and that it is flush and tight against the black housing.)
  9. Reinstall the meter, PC board and lamp holder/lamp.  Make sure no wires
  are pinched and then close it up.

  73,
  Bob NX5M


  ----- Original Message -----
  From: "guy driver" <guydriver@msn.com<mailto:guydriver@msn.com>>
  To: <towertalk@contesting.com<mailto:towertalk@contesting.com>>
  Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2005 9:11 PM
  Subject: [TowerTalk] Ham IV Controller


  > How do I change the dial from "N" center to "S" center and be able to
  swing
  > through north.  Hope that makes sense??
  > wr7k
  >
  >
  > _______________________________________________
  >
  > See: http://www.mscomputer.com<http://www.mscomputer.com/>  for "Self 
Supporting Towers", "Wireless
  Weather Stations", and lot's more.  Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any
  questions and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.
  >
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  Message: 4
  Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 05:15:49 +0000
  From: K4SB <k4sb@bellsouth.net<mailto:k4sb@bellsouth.net>>
  Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Ground planewire. Insulated or uninsulated?
  To: towertalk@contesting.com<mailto:towertalk@contesting.com>
  Message-ID: 
<423E5885.CB52FC1D@bellsouth.net<423E5885.CB52FC1D@bellsouth.net">mailto:423E5885.CB52FC1D@bellsouth.net>>
  Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii

  One big difference in the type wire used is the soil common in your
  area. For instance,
  GA has very acid soil in my area, so copper is out of the question.

  I use galvanized ground rods and insulated wire.

  73
  Ed


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  Message: 5
  Date: Sun, 20 Mar 2005 12:01:20 -0800
  From: "Murray Kay" <wa6usl@cyberhotline.com<mailto:wa6usl@cyberhotline.com>>
  Subject: [TowerTalk] LM472 ?
  To: <towertalk@contesting.com<mailto:towertalk@contesting.com>>
  Message-ID: 
<000901c52d87$974fc730$151a5142@murrays<000901c52d87$974fc730$151a5142@murrays">mailto:000901c52d87$974fc730$151a5142@murrays>>
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  reply-type=original

  Can anyone tell me where to get specs on the base cage and mount for the 
  Tri-ex LM472.  I need to buy one or have one built because we are planning 
  to move and take the tower with us.
  Thanks
      Murray wa6usl@arrl.net<mailto:wa6usl@arrl.net> 



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  Message: 6
  Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 07:34:25 -0500
  From: "Mike Switzer" <k8ze@charter.net<mailto:k8ze@charter.net>>
  Subject: [TowerTalk]  Ham IV Controller
  To: <towertalk@contesting.com<mailto:towertalk@contesting.com>>
  Message-ID: 
<000501c52e12$549224c0$7df8e342@matilda<000501c52e12$549224c0$7df8e342@matilda">mailto:000501c52e12$549224c0$7df8e342@matilda>>
  Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

  You have to be kidding!  After over 30 years of procrastinating about
  ordering "S" center meter scales now you tell me!  My present rotors are
  1978 vintage.  Living in Michigan I have mentally adding or subtracting for
  that long on my VHF stuff.  

   

  You don't get NOTHING by me .. I notice the details!

   

  mike

  k8ze    

   



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  Message: 7
  Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 13:42:47 -0000
  From: "Paul Playford" <paul@w8aef.com<mailto:paul@w8aef.com>>
  Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] LM472 ?
  To: "'Murray Kay'" <wa6usl@cyberhotline.com<mailto:wa6usl@cyberhotline.com>>,
  <towertalk@contesting.com<mailto:towertalk@contesting.com>>
  Message-ID: 
<20050321134321.595477474CC@smtp2.mail.stabletransit.com<20050321134321.595477474CC@smtp2.mail.stabletransit.com">mailto:20050321134321.595477474CC@smtp2.mail.stabletransit.com>>
  Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1250"

  Tashjian Towers makes and sells the LM-470 now.  They have a web site and
  they advertise in QST.

  de Paul, W8AEF 

  > -----Original Message-----
  > From: 
towertalk-bounces@contesting.com<mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com> 
  > [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Murray Kay
  > Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2005 8:01 PM
  > To: towertalk@contesting.com<mailto:towertalk@contesting.com>
  > Subject: [TowerTalk] LM472 ?
  > 
  > Can anyone tell me where to get specs on the base cage and 
  > mount for the Tri-ex LM472.  I need to buy one or have one 
  > built because we are planning to move and take the tower with us.
  > Thanks
  >     Murray wa6usl@arrl.net<mailto:wa6usl@arrl.net> 
  > 

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  Message: 8
  Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 07:40:31 -0700
  From: Jerry <grf@uneedspeed.net<mailto:grf@uneedspeed.net>>
  Subject: [TowerTalk] Yaesu 800 SDX
  To: Tower Talk <towertalk@contesting.com<mailto:towertalk@contesting.com>>
  Message-ID: 
<423EDCDF.7040507@uneedspeed.net<423EDCDF.7040507@uneedspeed.net">mailto:423EDCDF.7040507@uneedspeed.net>>
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  Need to replace a burned out dial light.  Anyone know the replacement
  bulb for this and where I can get one?  Or a substitute?
  Many tnx
  Jerry France
  K7LY



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  Message: 9
  Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 10:14:06 EST
  From: K7LXC@aol.com<mailto:K7LXC@aol.com>
  Subject: [TowerTalk] Any California contractors out there?
  To: towertalk@contesting.com<mailto:towertalk@contesting.com>
  Message-ID: 
<1df.38000a74.2f703ebe@aol.com<1df.38000a74.2f703ebe@aol.com">mailto:1df.38000a74.2f703ebe@aol.com>>
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  Howdy, TowerTalkians --

      As most of you probably know, I have a tower construction business. I 
  have a small job lined up in California and need to subcontract under
  someone's 
  CA contractor's license. Any kind of contractor's license will work. Please 
  contact me if you can help. Thanks!

  Cheers,
  Steve     K7LXC
  TOWER TECH -
  Professional tower services for commercial and amateur
  Cell: 206-890-4188


  ------------------------------

  Message: 10
  Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 16:33:33 -0000
  From: "Don Moman" <ve6jy@3web.com<mailto:ve6jy@3web.com>>
  Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Ham IV Controller
  To: <TOWERTALK@contesting.com<mailto:TOWERTALK@contesting.com>>
  Message-ID: 
<01e401c52e33$ba633200$55aaead8@ve6jy<01e401c52e33$ba633200$55aaead8@ve6jy">mailto:01e401c52e33$ba633200$55aaead8@ve6jy>>
  Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252"

  Well, the earlier models did not have the reversible scales - not sure when
  it came in, but you still may be out of luck.  If not the black plastic
  later model cabinet,  I doubt it would be there.

  73 Don
  VE6JY

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: "Mike Switzer" <k8ze@charter.net<mailto:k8ze@charter.net>>
  To: <towertalk@contesting.com<mailto:towertalk@contesting.com>>
  Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 12:34
  Subject: [TowerTalk] Ham IV Controller


  > You have to be kidding!  After over 30 years of procrastinating about
  > ordering "S" center meter scales now you tell me!  My present rotors are
  > 1978 vintage.  Living in Michigan I have mentally adding or subtracting
  for
  > that long on my VHF stuff.
  >
  >
  >
  > You don't get NOTHING by me .. I notice the details!
  >
  >
  >
  > mike
  >
  > k8ze
  >
  >
  >
  > _______________________________________________
  >
  > See: http://www.mscomputer.com<http://www.mscomputer.com/>  for "Self 
Supporting Towers", "Wireless
  Weather Stations", and lot's more.  Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any
  questions and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.
  >
  > _______________________________________________
  > TowerTalk mailing list
  > TowerTalk@contesting.com<mailto:TowerTalk@contesting.com>
  > 
http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk<http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk>
  >



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  Message: 4
  Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 11:35:00 -0800
  From: Steve Katz <stevek@jmr.com<mailto:stevek@jmr.com>>
  Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] [BULK] - Re:  Cold Solder Tool
  To: "'Wt8r@aol.com'<mailto:'Wt8r@aol.com'>" 
<Wt8r@aol.com<mailto:Wt8r@aol.com>>, 
mpride@us.ibm.com<mailto:mpride@us.ibm.com>,
  towertalk@contesting.com<mailto:towertalk@contesting.com>
  Message-ID: 
<6098DC64B4CDC54DAEEB6D4693CD9F150F16FB@mail.jmr.com<6098DC64B4CDC54DAEEB6D4693CD9F150F16FB@mail.jmr.com">mailto:6098DC64B4CDC54DAEEB6D4693CD9F150F16FB@mail.jmr.com>>
  Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"

  Mark, these things are useful for miniscule parts having no thermal mass,
  like soldering a clasp on a piece of gold jewelry (if it's a small piece).
  Solder a PL-259 with it?

  Hahahahahahhahahahahahahhaha    :-)

  WB2WIK/6

  -----Original Message-----
  From: Wt8r@aol.com<mailto:Wt8r@aol.com> [mailto:Wt8r@aol.com]
  Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 11:30 AM
  To: mpride@us.ibm.com<mailto:mpride@us.ibm.com>; 
towertalk@contesting.com<mailto:towertalk@contesting.com>
  Subject: [BULK] - Re: [TowerTalk] Cold Solder Tool


  In a message dated 3/21/2005 1:24:33 PM Central Standard Time, 
  mpride@us.ibm.com<mailto:mpride@us.ibm.com> writes:

  Seeking opinions regarding the use of these TV advertised Soldering Iron
  (Cold Tip type).  Runs on 4 AA batteries.  How do these devices play in
  cold weather and is it possible to solder items like PL-259 connectors or
  radials at vertical bases?  Heats to 500 degrees but within seconds, you
  can touch the tip without danger.

  Only $19.95 - is it too good to believe for ham type projects?

  Regards,

  Mark, K1RX

  My brother boughts one of these and says it is a joke and a scam.
  Apparently 
  4 AA batteries (which become extremely hot) are short circuited in series 
  with the tip in an attempt to solder .... which it does not.  Forget about a

  PL-259 even in hot weather.

  73 de

  Dave, WT8R
  _______________________________________________

  See: http://www.mscomputer.com<http://www.mscomputer.com/>  for "Self 
Supporting Towers", "Wireless
  Weather Stations", and lot's more.  Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any
  questions and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.

  _______________________________________________
  TowerTalk mailing list
  TowerTalk@contesting.com<mailto:TowerTalk@contesting.com>
  
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  Message: 5
  Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 14:08:06 -0600
  From: "Keith Dutson" <kjdutson@earthlink.net<mailto:kjdutson@earthlink.net>>
  Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Cold Solder Tool
  To: <towertalk@contesting.com<mailto:towertalk@contesting.com>>
  Message-ID: 
<E1DDTBX-0006zl-00@pop-a065c28.pas.sa.earthlink.net<E1DDTBX-0006zl-00@pop-a065c28.pas.sa.earthlink.net">mailto:E1DDTBX-0006zl-00@pop-a065c28.pas.sa.earthlink.net>>
  Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

  Forget about soldering something as heavy as a PL259 with one of those.
  They are primarily intended for small jewelry pieces.  Get a butane powered
  iron instead.  I have the Weller Portasol and Pyropen butane irons that both
  do a good job in a non-windy outside area.  The Portasol is made in Ireland
  and is max rated 75 watts equivalent electric iron.  The Pyropen is made in
  Asia and rated 60 watts.  Even though rated lower, the pyropen has more mass
  at the tip and seems better suited for the PL259.  But both will do the job
  quite well.

  Keith NM5G

  -----Original Message-----
  From: 
towertalk-bounces@contesting.com<mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com>
  [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Mark Pride
  Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 1:19 PM
  To: towertalk@contesting.com<mailto:towertalk@contesting.com>
  Subject: [TowerTalk] Cold Solder Tool






  Seeking opinions regarding the use of these TV advertised Soldering Iron
  (Cold Tip type).  Runs on 4 AA batteries.  How do these devices play in cold
  weather and is it possible to solder items like PL-259 connectors or radials
  at vertical bases?  Heats to 500 degrees but within seconds, you can touch
  the tip without danger.

  Only $19.95 - is it too good to believe for ham type projects?

  Regards,

  Mark, K1RX
  _______________________________________________

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  Message: 6
  Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 14:26:51 -0600
  From: "Keith Dutson" <kjdutson@earthlink.net<mailto:kjdutson@earthlink.net>>
  Subject: [TowerTalk] Toroid Core Material Selection
  To: <towertalk@contesting.com<mailto:towertalk@contesting.com>>
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<E1DDTTg-00050z-00@pop-a065c28.pas.sa.earthlink.net<E1DDTTg-00050z-00@pop-a065c28.pas.sa.earthlink.net">mailto:E1DDTTg-00050z-00@pop-a065c28.pas.sa.earthlink.net>>
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  I want to block RF from possibly feeding back into a 12 volt DC power
  supply.  What is the best material for this available in a small toroid?
  Will a one-turn winding be sufficient?  Thanks in advance for your help.

  Keith NM5G



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  Message: 7
  Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 15:36:39 -0500
  From: "Rajiv Dewan, N2RD" <n2rd@arrl.net<mailto:n2rd@arrl.net>>
  Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Toroid Core Material Selection
  To: keith@dutson.net<mailto:keith@dutson.net>
  Cc: towertalk@contesting.com<mailto:towertalk@contesting.com>
  Message-ID: 
<09fa155e7b212023acbd28cf2eca9f4f@arrl.net<09fa155e7b212023acbd28cf2eca9f4f@arrl.net">mailto:09fa155e7b212023acbd28cf2eca9f4f@arrl.net>>
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  Ferrite 31 mix seems to be a good one for chokes.
  Raj

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  Rajiv Dewan, N2RD
  n2rd@arrl.net<mailto:n2rd@arrl.net>
  FN13fc

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  On Mar 21, 2005, at 3:26 PM, Keith Dutson wrote:

  > I want to block RF from possibly feeding back into a 12 volt DC power
  > supply.  What is the best material for this available in a small 
  > toroid?
  > Will a one-turn winding be sufficient?  Thanks in advance for your 
  > help.
  >
  > Keith NM5G
  >
  > _______________________________________________
  >
  > See: http://www.mscomputer.com<http://www.mscomputer.com/>  for "Self 
Supporting Towers", 
  > "Wireless Weather Stations", and lot's more.  Call Toll Free, 
  > 1-800-333-9041 with any questions and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.
  >
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