[Amps] Chimney Dimension

[R at contesting.com]

On Apr 11, 2006, at 7:41 AM, Phil Clements wrote:

>
>> Harry Williams wrote:
>>> Thanks for the info Kevin, I think I have several Coleman lanterns 
>>> so I
>> will look into that.
>
> For ham use and not pushing ratings, "home-made" chimneys are fine. 
> Just
> bear in mind that the Eimac chimneys are specially shaped to divert 
> air to
> the anode cap to keep air moving through the fins. Testing to see if 
> the cap
> is staying cool enough is in order.

Unfortunately, the fins of an Eimac anode cap are oriented at a right 
angle to the air flowing through an Eimac chimney.
>
> (((73)))
> Phil Clements, K5PC
>
>
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