[Amps] Re choke formers.

[Carl]

If a circlip is what I think, crazy Aussie terms, then you dont want it at 
the tube end as it will be a shorted turn. If its a partial turn then its 
OK.

Carl
KM1H


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "robert briggs" <vk3zl at bigpond.com>
To: <amps at contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 6:15 AM
Subject: [Amps] Re choke formers.


> Thanks to all who replied to my query here and via email..There are many
> and varied materials suggested..Meanwhile I went for a deeper scrounge
> into my extensive junkbox and found some old 75 watt 300ohm WW
> resistors..After stripping off the outer coat of ceramic and wire I
> ended up with some nice ceramic choke formers 3/4 dia x 6.5 inches
> long..I will utilise a tight fitting circlip for the start and finish of
> my choke windings..
>
> 73 all.....Bob VK3ZL..
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