-=jd=- wrote:

On 07 Jul 2003, N8KDV wrote:

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-=jd=- wrote:

Well, the confusion I have arises when I see insulated wire
wound around a core...

Well, it had better be insulated to some extent...



I'll take another look at the info you pointed me to.

jd


So far, looking over the .pdf on xformer construction, and
looking at other sources, it seems to be the magnetism that is
the key. In the .pdf (Fabricating Impedance Transformers
for Receiving Antennas by John Bryant - May 2001)advises in it's
last sentence: "May the forces (magnetic) be with you!"

As to the insulation, one use (not the only use) for it is to
maintain the spacing of the wires. One source stressed that a
couple times.

In general, the info tends to indicate that the winding's
magnetic field interacts with the core's magnetic field in some
manner to acheive the desired result. I can't find any mention
as to the composition of the core having more of an effect...
I'm continuing to look, though.

If anything, you've peaked my curiosity about it enough to
occupy my evenings for a bit.

Well, have fun. It's actually pretty simple.



JD