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Old March 17th 08, 10:51 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
Dave Heil[_2_] Dave Heil[_2_] is offline
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Michael Coslo wrote:
David G. Nagel wrote:
Dave Heil wrote:


Well, there it is. I'm going to scrounge a "former" and a "sowing"
needle and get right to work.

Dave K8MN



Don't forget an 'apon'....



Can you guys tell us the correct way to spell coil former? It's a
bobbin made of insulating material upon which wire is wound. Here's one
that got a patent:

http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/6262650.html


You've done well, Mike. Now what is a "sowing needle" and what might an
"apon" be?

Dave K8MN
the product of an inferior American education
(at least according to Art Unwin)