Re: Spark Gap Coils vs. SSTCs

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Original poster: Mddeming-at-aol-dot-com 

In a message dated 5/31/04 9:35:38 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
tesla-at-pupman-dot-com writes:

 > However, as this is (for most of us) a hobby, I can see a strong appeal in
 > going for a "heritage" design, even if it can be out-performed by modern,
 > semiconductor-based designs.

There is performance and performance. Traditional TCs will be made obsolete 
by SSTCs about the same time that motorboats make recreational sailing 
obsolete.

Matt D.