I recently purchased a Valiant transmitter that I'm refurbishing.? As you all know, the transmitter is full of 1/2" diameter coils made of enameled wire.? I've been told by a reputable source that the coils were originally there to prevent TVI.? I asked them if they should be replaced by molded RF chokes, and if so, what value should be used.? They told me that the coils could be eliminated when I was in there making updates to the transmitter.
I'd like to ask the folks here if any of you have removed those coils, and if so, ever found any problems.? I would love to remove them, because there are several places like the ACC socket on the rear apron, where they are really in the way inside the chassis.
Thanks!
Mike, WB0LDJ
mharmon at att dot net
