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Old July 26th 09, 02:23 AM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
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Default Balanced amplifier?

I'd like to try building an *untuned* loop amplifier covering HF and
wonder if anyone has seen links on this.

The thinking so far is using a pair of 2n2219a bipolar transistors
running a few hundred milliamps, with their collectors driving
opposite ends of an RF output transformer, and a reasonably large loop
(say 1 meter square or more).

I'd like the output to be "hot" enough to compensate for a losses from
a nice long run of cheap cable-TV type coax cable (through which power
will be fed up to the amp). But not so "hot" as to create distortion.

Anyone here have experience with this sort of project? If so, is the
2n2219a a stupid choice? Would I be better with JFETs, and would a
single-ended amplifier work almost as well as a balanced amp? (My
thinking is the balanced amp would potentially be quieter.)

It would be fun to try this, and my junk box is overflowing with
parts, so why not?

-- ross


 
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