[Amps] Transformer Update

[Paul Kraemer]

Dang
Ya mean to tell me that I'm going to have to pay even more for my 50kw 
linear
Life just doesn't cut you any breaks does it?
Paul K0UYA
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Cook" <sccook1 at cox.net>
To: <amps at contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 9:00 PM
Subject: [Amps] Transformer Update


> Just a heads up to the group...
>
> I have been working with Harbach for a couple of weeks trying to come up 
> with a 20 to 30 KVA transformer they could build -- you know, a 250 to 450 
> pound hypersil like Peter used to build all the time.
>
> At first I was told that he could build me  a 250LB transformer for about 
> $1500.  Then he said that it might be closer to $2000.
>
> Today he told me could not build me a 250 pounder -- get this... 7000V at 
> 3A for anything less than $4000.  He said the A-0550 core alone is $2000.
>
> Bottom line -- Jeff may own the rights to the Dahl designs, but he doesn't 
> have the faintest clue what to do with them.  I get the impression he is 
> scared to death to build a big transformer.
>
> He spends more time telling you what he can't do, rather than what he can 
> do.
>
> Better look around if you are looking for big iron -- Harbach is a dead 
> end...
>
> -Steve (((WG7K)))
>
> Tucson, AZ
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