Hi, I have now carefully wound and installed the first few Toroids for my K2.
Vertical Toriods - As I did not want the wire crossing back over the windings to the mounting holes. I have a bare part of the Toroid (i.e no wire) where the core sits on the board. Not sure of the percentage, could be 20% bare. Horizontal Toriods - As I did not want the wire running parallel to the windings and back to the mounting holes. I have a bare part of the toroid (i.e no wire) where the core sits on the board. Not sure of the percentage, could be 20% bare. I know the manual says 85% as a target. Am I worrying too much? Is it ok / desirable to have the wire running parallel to the windings, in order to get fuller spacing around the core? if so, are they secure with the extra "loose" wire? I have read the toroid page and looked at photos but I have missed this mounting detail! Thanks! Regards Nicolas WWW.M1HOG.COM --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.709 / Virus Database: 465 - Release Date: 22/06/2004 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
