[HBR] The coils for the '15

Tom Azlin, N4ZPT tom at n4zpt.org
Wed Apr 26 21:41:28 EDT 2006


Thanks Tom.  I will save your note.  73, Tom n4zpt

TC Dailey wrote:
> Tom,
> 
> The tried n' true method for those coils is the old "tie the #26 to the
> doorknob, step off, and wind toward the door".  I've also found that once
> you get 'em tuned right (by moving turns up and down), finish off by
> spraying them with CLEAR LACQUER.  Yeah, yeah... I know... there are purists
> among us, but this keeps the turns STILL, and where they belong.  Check the
> HBR website for the original and "official" coil winding instructions.  You
> wouldn't think that such a simple procedure could be so confusing, but
> well... it can be.
> 
> Also... coil diameter x 3.1416 x number of turns + 10 percent... always
> works.
> 
> Tom - HBR-11
> Denver, CO
> 
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