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