Aye Reg:

And frequently, I push too much power thru too small a toroid (I like
"ferrite ring"--much better sound!).... but then, I kinda like 'em when they
are just warm to the touch--and I am so fond of the powered iron... but
frankly, do have better luck with ferrite--they forgive me much more
often... from posts I have read--others feel the same...

I am getting your emails now my friend, they are much welcomed here...
perhaps we can chat-up pascal now...

Warmest regards,
John
"Reg Edwards" wrote in message
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John, the trouble is at my end, caused by my nincompoop of a
dis-service provider.

If previous experience is any guide, it will take weeks to sort it
out. When it comes to managing Windows, OE and the Internet, I'm a
mere novice.

( The most important thing about ferrite rings is their size. You
can't get a dozen turns of speaker cable on 5/8" diameter rings. )
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Reg.

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"John Smith" wrote in message
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Ferrite ring? Now where would I ever find one of those--last guy
told me to
buy all these dern toroids!!! grin

Good morning Reg!

Warmest regards,
John

"Reg Edwards" wrote in message
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I'd like to make a 1:1 balun,

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Wind about a dozen turns of twin, stranded, 18 AWG,
clear-plastic-insulation, speaker cable (or similar) around a 2"
diameter ferrite ring. About 3/8" cross-section. Permeability
200 to
500.

And there you have it. Speaker cable is better than coax on both
mechanical and electrical grounds.
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Reg, G4FGQ.