[AMRadio] Spark gap transmitter

[jeremy-ca]

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From: <ne1s at neandertech.com>
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Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 4:31 PM
Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Spark gap transmitter


>
>>> This is a bit of the subject..Iam in need of a schematic and detailed
>>> construction notes for a spark gap transmitter..It will be used in an
>>> upcoming exhibit..Thanks in advance..........
>
>> A Model T spark coil, a key and an antenna.
>>
>> Carl
>> KM1H
>
> There is usually at least one tank circuit (not counting the antenna
> itself) involved, as well.
>
> (Does the term "jigger" ring a bell?)
>
> I'm sure I've got period schematics SOMEWHERE, just don't remember quite
> where.
>
> 73,
> -Larry/NE1S

That came along later when they had a clue what was going on. The original 
experimenters covered DC to daylight.

Oh, dont forget the coupling cap which was home made back then. I dont know 
the output voltage of a T coil.

Carl
KM1H

Carl
KM1H

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