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Re: [TCML] using larger secondary wire for the base



Hey Scott

On my BIGPIG Coil ( secondary) I have about 40 turns of #10 THHN solid copper on the lower end. I terminate the secondary to an RF ground via a thru wall insulator ( home made) going below the "deck" of the setup.

see this page for pictures

   http://members.cox.net/bunnikillr/bigpig.html

site isnt up to date ....  eventually I will update but not yet

Scot D



Scott Bogard wrote:

Hey all,
Quick question, I was trying to figure out a better way to attach my secondary to my ground and I thought of an idea. Basically there is a danger of snapping off the secondary wire if I solder a heavier cable directly to the thin 22 AWG wire, unless I wrap a few turns of the heavier wire around the base and secure it so that I can solder them together and have no fear of the joint breaking in case something gets jiggled. Is this a bad idea, I don't really see how, but I've never heard of anyone actually doing this. Assuming I use two turns or so the inductance change should be negligible. Thanks.

Scott Bogard.


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