Muller Dynamo

[mondrasek]

@Mondrasek . Hi Mo. Well done remembering Hyde Park . From a functional point of view there is not a lot of difference between ceramic disc caps and polyester . They are both suitable for what we are trying to do . Here is another quick and dirty idea . For this , you need a "choke" or coil . For a rough test a spare Muller generator coil would do . Try connecting it between your antenna and the point where your antenna connects to the circuit . If this works , try connecting it between the end of your multimeter test lead and the test point you would normally put your multimeter test lead onto . This will effect any voltage reading you take , but only by a tiny fraction .Try the choke with and without its ferrite core . Remember that in the fight against RF interference , there are only two basic tools , the cap and the choke . The trick is always figuring out where to connect them . We have to be careful with chokes , which pass DC and block AC [ of the right frequency depending on the inductance of the coil] because chokes can cause DC short circuits and" allow the magic smoke to escape" from components .
Only connect to mains earth if you are 100% certain of what you are doing . Alternatives are a metal water pipe that you know goes into the ground , or an earth spike in the garden .

I'll keep pushing forward, and I thank you for these suggestions.

How long until you build/begin to show your build?  Are you going to show it here on OU.com?

M.

[mondrasek]

For this , you need a "choke" or coil . For a rough test a spare Muller generator coil would do . Try connecting it between your antenna and the point where your antenna

@neptune, the "antenna" is disconnected now.  To where should I connect the coil you are referring to"?

[neptune]

@Mondrasek . Sorry if my suggestions did not work out . They did not take too long and anything is worth a try . I am not doing hardly anything practical in the workshop just now . I lost the sight of my left eye a while back , and close work causes me eyestrain . All I can do for the present is to watch the work of others , and encourage them when I can.
Just connect the coil on the end of your positive multimeter lead when taking voltage readings , end connect the other coil lead to your test point .

[mondrasek]

@Mondrasek . Sorry if my suggestions did not work out . They did not take too long and anything is worth a try . I am not doing hardly anything practical in the workshop just now . I lost the sight of my left eye a while back , and close work causes me eyestrain . All I can do for the present is to watch the work of others , and encourage them when I can.

I am sorry to hear about your vision impairment.  I will humbly be your "eyes," on this investigation if you need. 

Please give me coordinates for our next course change.

M.

PS.  What do you think of Dr. Turtur's postulations?

Talk to me , Goose.

[mondrasek]

Just connect the coil on the end of your positive multimeter lead when taking voltage readings , [edit] [a]nd connect the other coil lead to your test point .

In series or parallel?  I connected a (bifilar of matched L) coil in series with the Pout coils and cannot remember the results (sorry)!

I am tired.  And need sleep (and time to allow my noodle to do what it does).

I'll probably be up early in the morning.   

Let me know what "pre" testing you would like me to do.

M.