[AMPS] Tuned chokes

[Kenneth D. Grimm]

Peter Chadwick wrote:snip

> I guess that resonant choke inputs are not used in the 'professional'
> amateur amplifier for cost reasons - a string of electrolytics is much
> cheaper. However, you can get much better regulation with a tuned choke, and
> lower peak currents in the rectifiers and HV xfmr.
>
> 73 Peter G3RZP
>

I sure haven't seen it in any of the recent stuff, but remember that Collins
used the technique in their products.  I once had  to replace the tuner cap in a
516F-2 S-line power supply that had failed.

73,
--
Ken K4XL
grimm@lynchburg.net




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