Hi Tom,
    Steel isn't a very good conductor at high frequencies.  Try rewinding
your primary with #10 house wire or 1/4" copper tubing.  By the way, what
is your primary tap point?
B**2
> Original poster: "Tom Stathes" <newphreak_16-at-yahoo-dot-com> 
> I just wound a new primary, its a flat spiral, 20
> turns, 1/4" steel guy wire spaced about 1/4" apart.
> Well thanks for any help you can give.
> --Tom