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Re: [Amps] Fillament choke

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Subject: Re: [Amps] Fillament choke
From: "Bill, W6WRT" <dezrat1242@yahoo.com>
Reply-to: dezrat1242@yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:30:59 -0700
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On Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:06:57 -0400, Dave M <slash_dot@msn.com> wrote:

>
>I am sure there is going to be a simple answer , but why are ferrite rods the 
>"preferred" method of construction verses toroid cores, I ask because I have a 
>few ft240-43 cores and only 1 rod, winding 10 gauge on a core may be more 
>difficult but there must be another reason ?

REPLY:

Just a guess:  Easier to wind and the self-shielding properties of a
toroid are not needed. 

73, Bill W6WRT
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