[Boatanchors] B & W (TYPE) TANK COIL NEEDED

Wed, 25 Dec 2002 14:59:10 -0600

Good thought, Dee.
B&W (see http://www.bwantennas.com/ama/coilcat.ama.htm ) makes 2-1/2" and 3"
dia inductor stock in both Lexan and acrylic in several tpi's. Not cheap,
but one piece of 6 tpi and one piece of 4 tpi might make 4 or 5 Ranger
coils, I'd think. It would still take some clever and diligent handwork
because of the split 5-section Ranger coil design, with two sections being
what looks like 4 tpi (?). Looks doable, though. The stuff is pretty
expensive at $50 - $75 per section depending on whether you buy Lexan or
acrylic. Anybody tried this?
73, Jerry W5KP  (4 Rangers and a Valiant, so always looking for parts
sources!)

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dee Almquist" <[email protected]>
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Sent: Wednesday, December 25, 2002 11:09 AM
Subject: [Boatanchors] B & W (TYPE) TANK COIL NEEDED

> Hi Fellow AM'rs
> I'm finially facing the problem..... Johnson Ranger tank coils that have
> fallen apart &, of coarse, no new replacements avail, unless by chance (&
> expensive when found). I'v rebuilt a few with new lucite strips but its a
> job!
> Answer to the problem is coil stock cut to specs. Recently I acquired a
> Ranger that has a replacement tank of such stock & its neet!
> Anyone know of a source of B & W or other coil stock that measures 2 3/4"
> dia. x 6 turns per inch, new or NOS (plastic like new)? I'm going to
search
> the internet but I thought I would run this by you. Will gladly share info
> on how to configure a tank for your Ranger if you need. This Ranger I will
> soon restore with this tank coil in it. Even it will to be replaced
because
> of deteriation. I'm sure it loads on all bands for it is very close to the
> original Johnson design, same coil count, etc.
> Thanks & 73
> Dee
>
>
>
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