[Amps] Cleaning air-wound coils

[Roger]

Although they are handy, they are also kinda pricey for a piece of 
heated wire stuck into strips of plastic.

73

Roger (K8RI)


Carl wrote:
> Since when is a stock Miniductor silver plated?  They are copper wire with a 
> very thin tin plate.
>
> Carl
> KM1H
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "David Jordan" <Wa3gin at comcast.net>
> To: "'Carl'" <km1h at jeremy.mv.com>; "'Vic K2VCO'" <vic at rakefet.com>; "'Amps 
> reflector'" <amps at contesting.com>
> Sent: Monday, May 03, 2010 9:04 AM
> Subject: RE: [Amps] Cleaning air-wound coils
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>   
>> Brasso works great and leaves a film that helps reduce oxidation of the
>> silver plating. Just finished restoration of an HT-41...looks brand new.
>>
>> 73,
>> Dave
>> Wa3gin
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: amps-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:amps-bounces at contesting.com] On
>> Behalf Of Carl
>> Sent: Monday, May 03, 2010 8:58 AM
>> To: Vic K2VCO; Amps reflector
>> Subject: Re: [Amps] Cleaning air-wound coils
>>
>> Comet and a toothbrush.
>>
>> The problem is keeping it looking fresh without affecting performance. 
>> Maybe
>>
>> a very light coat of clear acrylic if the RF doesnt get them too warm.
>>
>> If youre real talented maybe a fast dip in a solder pot after cleaning or
>> even silver plating.
>>
>> Carl
>> KM1H
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Vic K2VCO" <vic at rakefet.com>
>> To: "Amps reflector" <amps at contesting.com>
>> Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2010 10:36 PM
>> Subject: [Amps] Cleaning air-wound coils
>>
>>
>>     
>>> How do you get the tarnish off of miniductor or airdux-type coils wound
>>> with tinned wire?
>>> It's hard to get steel wool in between the turns!
>>> -- 
>>> Vic, K2VCO
>>> Fresno CA
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