Really big coils- VA3LK

[Robert E. Seastrom]

Might make a Damn Fine primary for a tesla coil in the 40-50' range.

Hal, can we set this up at your place?

                                        ---Rob


"Paul A. Cianciolo" <paulc@snet.net> writes:

> Hello Folks,
> 
> I wonder if anyone has tried building a really big coil out of CATV line.
> I can easily be formed into 3 or 4 foot dia circles and even more. With the
> right lenght to
> dia. ratio yield a very hi Q coil.  The cable diameter .5" to 1.125" and is
> relatively light.
> 
> Might be OK for base loading.  Any ideas on this crazy scheme.
> 
> 
> 
> Also has anyone heard VA3LK on 137.710.   I am very dissapointed that I
> cannot hear/see him using
> Spectran 4.0 and a 200 foot long wire.  I heard that there was a good signal
> in Western PA and also that someone
> 1100 miles away recently copied him  I gotta be doing something wrong.
> 137.710 correct with 800 Hz  CW note?
> Also no sign of his friend 14 Hz down.
> 
> 
> I am open to suggestions... please help
> 
> Thanks
> Paulc
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