Assembly of a grid transformer for a tube (808) push-pull 160M RF amplifier

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The center tap of the grid winding is attached by soldering. In order to make enough room on this close-wound coil for the joint, the adjacent turns were bent inward slightly.
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This view shows the bent-in turns which make clearance for the center tap connection.
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The 5-turn primary connects to the exciter outside the amp..