[Hallicrafters] 5k matching transformer

Jon Miccolis kb9wvk at earthlink.net
Tue Sep 10 12:56:20 EDT 2002


Thanks to all who responded to my cry for help!  I wanted to add a 5k matching
transformer to my r-46b speaker and essentially render it a r-46.  I received
some great advice from George, KE8RN:

> > Jon,
> > 
> > An easy solution is a 70.7 volt line
> > transformer as used in commercial sound
> > applications [paging; not bands].  The 1 watt
> > primary tap is exactly 5000
> > ohms when the transformer is loaded with the
> > correct impedance speaker on
> > its secondary [usually 4 or 8 ohms as
> marked]. 
> > 73.
> > 
> > George  KE8RN

The best part is I found some for $4.25 ea at www.partsexpress.com!

73!
Jon. KB9WVK



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