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On Wed, 08 Apr 2009 23:45:10 -0400, Roger <sub1@rogerhalstead.com>
wrote:
>. From a practical approach I think
>you will find the differences on HF to be slight. Possibly on 10 a bit
>more, but with the large diameter tube and strap used ...The silver
>looks pretty.
REPLY:
Thanks Roger. I have a 1500 watt amp with a ten meter tank coil wound
with #6 solid copper wire. After about 30 seconds key down CW the coil
is uncomfortably hot to the touch. I would estimate loss of around 50
watts or so. I was thinking of having it silver plated and seeing what
the difference would be. I realize at the 1500 watt level, 50 watts is
almost nothing at the RX end. I'm just curious.
73, Bill W6WRT
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