Mike
The core material is usually 3C5 or similar used in old tube TV'S. I have
rewound several for both 137 and 500 kcs and they are perfect for the job.
These are the larger ones, today they are a lot smaller in transistor tv's.
I think Stefan uses one in its original state with the high value Inductor
already on the core. They worked around 15 - 20 kcs.
So possibly an original with the high inductance would resonate a vlf long
wire antenna and wind a few turns on the opposite core side to couple to the
TX
I hope this helps
The ones that I use are square 3 inches long each side and 3/4 inch thick.
mal/g3kev
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike.WE0H" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 4:03 PM
Subject: LF: 8.97kc - TV transformer info needed
> Can someone explain what the TV transformer is and a picture so I can
> find one here? I was doing testing last night with a DDS VFO into a
> microwave oven power transformer and got the voltage up enough to
> radiate a 8kc signal. I would like to try a TV transformer if I could
> figure out what it is and what I need to be digging in my junk box for.
>
> Thank you,
> Mike
> WE0H
>
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