Try Georgia Copper. Their ads suggest that they may carry/supply what you are looking for. You might also check with some of the suppliers of antenna tuners. They seem to use the flat wire (often silver-plated) that you are looking for.
73, Charlie, K4OTV -----Original Message----- From: Topband [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Grant Saviers Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 11:47 AM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Re: Topband: Topband Digest, Vol 129, Issue 23 Try a large transformer shop. 5kw and up transformers often use it. I've bought round magnet wire from temcoindustrialpower.com, but don't see rectangular wire on the web site, so give them a call for a link. Grant KZ1W On 9/15/2013 9:04 PM, [email protected] wrote: > I've just used strips of sheet copper cut with > snips for "flat" wire. I purchased a sheet from a > Hobby Lobby store. Their ads usually include a > 20% off coupon good for just about any > one item at their stores. > > 73, > Charlie, N0TT > > On Mon, 16 Sep 2013 01:39:46 +0000 (UTC) [email protected] writes: >> >> I know this may be a little off topic BUT.... I am looking for some >> flat wired to wind an edge wound inductor. I am guessing that it >> needs to be something like an eight of an inch on the narrow side by >> maybe three eights of in inch on the long or flat side. This will >> allow my roller wheel to ride on the inside of the inductor to >> change inductance. >> >> Now for the rub. I cant find anyone that makes wire like this. I >> know it is made because others have made inductors using this kind >> of wire. Oh and it has to be silver plated if possible. >> >> These coils are to be part of a balanced tuner and yes I know I can >> purchase coils but I want consistency since I am going to build >> several of these units. >> >> Any and all help appreciated. >> >> Thanks Jim WA3MEJ >> >> >> http://www.qsl.net/wa3mej/index.htm >> _________________ >> Topband Reflector > > > _________________ > Topband Reflector > _________________ Topband Reflector _________________ Topband Reflector
