[TowerTalk] Snap-on Ferrites

[ve4xt at mymts.net]

Is it a reference to ferrites that snap on forming only one "turn," or is it applicable to any split ferrite? Does that include eight-turn chokes on Biggest Clamp-on ferrites?

73, kelly, ve4xt 

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> On Jun 18, 2017, at 22:00, Jim Brown <jim at audiosystemsgroup.com> wrote:
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> He's absolutely correct.  Many times I've posted a link to my tutorial on the topic. I spent years learning how this stuff works, and months writing it up. I won't repeat it here.  Only the link. k9yc.com/RFI-Ham.pdf
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> 73, Jim K9YC
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>> On Sun,6/18/2017 7:44 PM, john at kk9a.com wrote:
>> I was reading the recent QST article RF Mayhem by WB8IMY. The author said to
>> avoid using snap-on ferrites for problems caused by HF signals as they
>> rarely work well at HF. It is best to stick with circular cores.
>> 
>> Is this correct?  I was not aware that snap-ons were less effective.
>> 
>> John KK9A
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