[ARC5] ARC-5 AC Power Supply solutions

J. Forster jfor at quik.com
Tue Feb 1 10:13:21 EST 2011


If it's a cheap transformer, the primary might be bifilar wound. I'd be
very leary of one like that.

If the bobbin has 3 sections - pri; pri; sec it should be fine.

-John

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> It has to be that good. These transformers are made for 110/220V
> operation.
>
> And yes the VA capacity will be 1/2 the rated value this way.
>
> Bob Macklin
> K5MYJ
> Seattle, Wa.
> "Real Radios Glow In The Dark"
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "J. Forster" <jfor at quik.com>
> To: "David Stinson" <arc5 at ix.netcom.com>
> Cc: <arc5 at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 6:51 AM
> Subject: Re: [ARC5] ARC-5 AC Power Supply solutions
>
>
>> Another consideration is isolation between halves of the primary. It
>> might
>> not be all that good.
>>
>> -John
>>
>> ===============
>>
>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Jess Lewis" <kr4oj at bellsouth.net>
>>> Subject: [ARC5] ARC-5 AC Power Supply solutions
>>>
>>>>Not sure it is OK to post this sort of info here, but they have 3
>>>> left...
>>>>E-Bay sale # 110638420067
>>>
>>> Perfectly OK, Jess, and very helpful.
>>> Thanks for the pointer!
>>> 73 Dave S.
>>>
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