variocoupler
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of variocoupler
First recorded in 1920–25; vari(able) + -o- + coupler
Example Sentences
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To wire up the set begin by connecting the leading-in wire to the fixed end of the primary coil, or stator, of the variocoupler, as shown in Fig.
From The Radio Amateur's Hand Book by Collins, A. Frederick (Archie Frederick)
Screw the variocoupler to the middle of the base board or panel, and secure the variometers on either side of it so that the distance between them will be 9 or 10 inches.
From The Radio Amateur's Hand Book by Collins, A. Frederick (Archie Frederick)
This is the part of the variocoupler that is called the stator.
From The Radio Amateur's Hand Book by Collins, A. Frederick (Archie Frederick)
A better scheme is to use a loose coupler formed of two or three honeycomb or other compact coils, while a variocoupler or a variometer or two will produce the maximum regenerative action.
From The Radio Amateur's Hand Book by Collins, A. Frederick (Archie Frederick)
A diagram of a variocoupler is shown at A in Fig.
From The Radio Amateur's Hand Book by Collins, A. Frederick (Archie Frederick)
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