Why not use hot glue on the toroids in the K2? That link shows hot glue as a very good wire retaining compound. Does anyone have any data that suggests a K2 would not function to the manufacturer's spec's if hot glue was used on all the toroids?
-- Mike WE0H K2 #6698 Jack S wrote: > A common question concerning inductors wound on toroid cores is whether > a retaining compound should be used to fix the windings in place. > > In the case of the cores used in the K2, retaining compounds are not > necessary and should not be used. However, this question still comes up > and there are cases where retaining compounds are necessary, or at least > desirable. > > I've added a page to my web site showing how to make Q-Dope and > presenting measurements for similar coils retained with real GC Q-Dope, > my homebrew Q-Dope, beeswax and hot glue. > > http://www.cliftonlaboratories.com/coil_coating_compounds.htm > > Jack K8ZOA ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
