Mike, I use #24 (or so) enameled "magnet wire" for typical 1 kW amps, and go
a bit larger gauge, maybe #22 or #20 enameled for "lots of suds" amps.
Not sure why great insulation is required, since all windings are at the
same DC potential and normally the whole choke assembly isn't very close to
anything. There's a lot of RF potential difference between the ends of the
choke, but between two adjacent turns -- can't be much.
WB2WIK/6
"Success is the ability to go from failure to failure with no loss of
enthusiasm." -Winston Churchill
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Switzer [SMTP:K8ZE@comcast.net]
> Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2003 7:35 PM
> To: amps@contesting.com
> Subject: [Amps] Some Suggestions Please
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> Hi All
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> I am going to a swap this weekend. I will be looking for some wire to
> wind the plate choke in my new project. What should I use? I have
> always used Teflon coated wire in the past, because it was free OK, but
> I can't find the wire now. I tossed everything out because I convinced
> myself I would never return to the hobby. I am also in need of
> replacing my GDO, I at least sold it instead of tossing it, any comments
> on the MFJ 259B? Are there any other suggestions? I have been out of
> the loop for 20 years.
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> Mike
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