[Amps] Silver plating

[Phil Clements]

> 
> Thanks Roger. I have a 1500 watt amp with a ten meter tank coil wound
> with #6 solid copper wire. After about 30 seconds key down CW the coil
> is uncomfortably hot to the touch. I would estimate loss of around 50
> watts or so. I was thinking of having it silver plated and seeing what
> the difference would be. I realize at the 1500 watt level, 50 watts is
> almost nothing at the RX end. I'm just curious.
> 
> 73, Bill W6WRT

Bill,
I would not waste silver on such an undersized coil. Wind a coil out of 1/4
inch or 3/8 inch copper tubing. This should run cool @ 1500 watts. Then, if
you want it to look pretty, go ahead and put the silver on it. That #6 wire
is going to run hot at 1500 watts whether it is plated or not.

(((73)))
Phil, K5PC