[Boatanchors] Measuring Swinging Choke values

[J. Forster]

No question, but it'll determine if there are shorted turns or other high
AC losses and a rough value for L.

It also takes any bridge or meter issues out of the picture and bisects
the problem.

-John

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> Again, essentially gives the no-current value.  Inductance value will
> be smaller at typical PS operating current levels.
>
> Dennis D. W7QHO
> Glendale, CA
>
>
>
> On Jul 21, 2010, at 8:17 PM, J. Forster wrote:
>
>> Try a simple setup of a few volt AC supply (filament transfoirmer)
>> and a
>> couple of hundred ohm resisator in series. Measure the voltages
>> around the
>> loop and calculate a rough L for the choke.
>>
>> If you have the stuff, cobble up a simple AC bridge is another way
>> to go.
>
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