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[Amps] Standard Pole Transformers

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Subject: [Amps] Standard Pole Transformers
From: vk3ym at iprimus.com.au (Rick Cole VK3YM)
Date: Mon Jan 27 19:02:48 2003
George W7LFD

just for my interest sake could you give me a rough idea what that
transformer would weigh...I can imagine the size but have no idea as to what
the weight would be
       Regards  Rick

----- Original Message -----
From: "G. Clute" <gclute@attbi.com>
To: "Rick Cole VK3YM" <vk3ym@primus.com.au>
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 5:12 AM
Subject: RE: [Amps] Standard Pole Transformers


> My transformer specs are 220 VAC input and 5580VAC output.  After
> recification 6730 VDC output with Cap input circuit.  I never
> observed the transformer in a warm state and the core was always cool
> to the touch.  The 4-1000A idled at 125 ma on 50 Mhz.  I've
> dismantled that amplifier.  I've sold the tubes and may sell the
> transformer.  Wish it would fit on my wife's coffee table it just
> beautiful.
>
> George W7LFD
>
> |-----Original Message-----
> |From: amps-bounces@contesting.com
> |[mailto:amps-bounces@contesting.com]On
> |Behalf Of Rick Cole VK3YM
> |Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 8:34 AM
> |To: Amps@contesting.com
> |Subject: [Amps] Standard Pole Transformers
> |
> |
> |
> |Bill Fuqua Wrote
> |
> |>snip
> |3.  The standard pole transformers which were popular for
> |building power supplies from
> |     provide much more than 3KV unless you drop the input
> |voltage down to 40 or 50 volts.
> |>snip
> |
> |Please clarify my thinking here as to what you mean by
> |"standard pole transformers"
> |Is this the same transformer that is situated on the power
> |poles that supply the electricity to the consumer???
> |If this is correct how do you obtain one of these transformers??
> |Would they not be faulty to be taken out of service??
> |What would be the output voltage of one these transformers???
> |
> |Not being a local ham {that is in USA} I am just curious!!!
> |BTW our output power limit here in Australia is 400w PEP on ssb
> |         Regards  Rick  VK3YM
> |
> |
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> |
> |
> |
> |It is the soldier who salutes the flag,
> |serves under the flag
> |and who's coffin is draped by the flag,
> |who allows the protester to burn the flag.
> |
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