[Elecraft] Ouch - An Update

[Jim Brown]

On 6/30/2014 7:56 PM, Matt VK2RQ wrote:
> I'd suggest to replace the toroid core, as the high temperatures to which it was subjected may have altered the characteristics of the material.

Ferrite materials have to get pretty hot for that to happen. My guess is 
that the thermal mass might be large enough that the wire fried before 
that point. It might be worth asking Elecraft, but I'd take the approach 
that if it ain't broke, don't fix it. :)

73, Jim K9YC