[TowerTalk] Arrow had cheapest toroids

[knormoyle at surfnetusa.com]

I just ordered some 2.4" OD toroids using the part numbers K9YC provided.

Arrow Electronics  had prices that came close to the 250 piece prices jim quoted, for my small 
quantities. (www.arrow.com , just type part # into search)

They were cheaper than Mouser or Newark, but don't show up as readily on google.

Here's what I just ordered (hopefully I got it right).
The first is #31, the second #43.

10	2631803802      $5.2400	per piece
5	2643803802	$3.3000	per piece
Subtotal: $68.90 

shipping was $9

I'm going to try the bifilar winding with 14 gauge thhn (solid). Seems like the cheapest 
solution with some so-239's and a plastic box. Jim gave that the thumbs up with power, I think. 
Any comments on that? I might double stack the cores with the bifilar turn count Jim gave. I 
suppose glass taping the cores is a good idea? or unnecessary?

my antennas are well matched (<2:1), so I shouldn't be seeing a breakdown voltage problem with 
the thhn? (with 1500W). I'm assuming the thhn pair is close spaced to get close to 100 ohms.
-kevin
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-kevin