[Amps] gu-84b amp schematic

Phil Clements philk5pc at tyler.net
Wed Feb 18 18:36:57 EST 2004


> I see the torroid
> which I am not using. this raises another question, whats
the pro/cons of
> using a torroid in the
> plate tuning section? give you more room by not having
such a large wound
> inductor?

Torroids are fine for 160-40 meters if you use the proper
core and wire size to handle the suds planned. They can be
mounted close to the chassis walls without changing the
inductance, thus, more room in your box. Most modern-day
amps that have 160 meters have torroids for at least 160 and
80m.

(((73)))
Phil, K5PC




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