[Heath] Longevity of Apache TX-1 Modulation Xformers

[pmarkavage at juno.com]

If you don't screw with it, it will last. My Apache mod transformer has
been running for 54 years.
Pete, wa2cwa

On Fri, 14 Nov 2014 16:42:33 -0800 digital-conjurers at roadrunner.com
writes:
> Anyone know why these seem to be always in such demand?  Was it:
> 
> 1) A design flaw (under-rated), or
> 2) The predilection of some AM enthusiasts to "open up the bottom 
> end" of 
> the 'Scratchy Apache', possibly leading to increased current flow in 
> the 
> thing, and blowing it out prematurely thereby?
> 
> Just curious.  I'm no Engineer.  :)
> 
> 73 DE Lin/KJ6EF