Topband: Flag Transformer

Tom Rauch W8JI@contesting.com
Wed, 11 Sep 2002 07:44:44 -0400


 
>    I made a transformer using a 4229 pot core of 3F3 material. I put
>    13 turns on the bobbin for the primary, insulated it and then
>    wrapped a brass shield around the winding with out allowing the
>    ends to touch. A tab was brought out for connection,this is an
>    electrostatic shield to limit capacitive coupling between windings.

What does the "Faraday shield" connect to Mike? Does the coax shield 
float from ground at the antenna?

73, Tom W8JI
W8JI@contesting.com