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Old December 6th 06, 05:16 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors
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Default Bit by the genny bug again, some questions.

All,

I got bit by the genny bug again (happens every year at the start of
Thanksgiving ), and have been doing research on this year's designs.

1) I have heard that using discarded pill bottles is a bad practice
due to the plastic spoiling the Q and having a low melting point.

I have access to some kaolinite clay (porcelain) and a kiln. If I mold
and fire my own coil forms out of porcelain, what would be its effect
be on tank Q? And do I need to glaze it?

2) Does anyone know how to bias a triode or pentode for high speed
switching?

Thanks in advance,

The Eternal Squire