[Amps] Fillament choke

[Bill, W6WRT]

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On Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:06:57 -0400, Dave M <slash_dot at msn.com> wrote:

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>I am sure there is going to be a simple answer , but why are ferrite rods the "preferred" method of construction verses toroid cores, I ask because I have a few ft240-43 cores and only 1 rod, winding 10 gauge on a core may be more difficult but there must be another reason ?

REPLY:

Just a guess:  Easier to wind and the self-shielding properties of a
toroid are not needed. 

73, Bill W6WRT