[TowerTalk] what size wire for kilowatt TX ??

jimlux jimlux at earthlink.net
Sun Jan 4 19:10:33 EST 2009


Steve Hunt wrote:
> Jim,
> 
> Nope!
> 
> [13-j750] is the equivalent SERIES representation of the feedpoint 
> impedance, so the same 8.7 Amps flows through the resistive part AND the 
> reactive part; there is no 500 Amps flowing anywhere! The only effect of 
> the large reactance is to generate (or require) a large voltage across 
> it as a result of the 8.7 Amps flowing through it.

good point.. I was thinking parallel, and you're right.  Have to convert 
it to a parallel equivalent to determine the circulating current.

Jim


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