"Hank Zoeller" wrote in message
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Hello,

Can power supply filter chokes be used beyond their stated current
ratings? Are they typically rated for continuous duty? If so, if used in
ICAS service can I draw more current than rated?

For example, I have a choke rated for 5 Henries at 400 MA (25 Ohms). I'd
like to use it in a circuit drawing up to 650 MA peak. This would be for
a class C amp -- CW only.

Thanks for any input.

73,

If the choke ratings are actually CCS (and not ICAS as many were/are), I
would go for it. If it doesn't quite work out, and the smoke bothers your
eyes, there is another easy solution. Since this is about homebrew, it is a
relatively simple project to rewind a choke (except, horror of horrors, a
potted choke). Use a little heavier wire. Since there probably won't be
enough
room for as many turns, you'll lose a little inductance, but who will know
the
difference? A little hum on a CW signal is quite distinguished anyway.

Old Chief Lynn, W7LTQ