[Heathkit] Cantenna

[Lawrence Makoski]

I only know the answer to question 1.  Mineral oil.  I had a Cantenna
back in the 1970's that had the nasty PCB transformer oil in it.
Discarded that a long time ago by handing it over to the local DEP.

73 de Larry W2LJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Isbell" <millenniumfalcon at cableone.net>
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Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2004 5:08 PM
Subject: [Heathkit] Cantenna


> Questions:
>
> 1)  What is the oil to use in a cantenna?
>
> 2)  There is a vent in the top so I imagine that the oil expands, how
> full should I fill it?
>
> 3)  What is the rating of the element with NO OIL?
>
> 4)  Would circulating the oil with a pump increase the rating?
>
> 5)  Can I use a plastic paint bucket or will it get too hot?
>
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