variocoupler

American  

[vair-ee-oh-kuhp-ler] / ˌvɛər i oʊˈkʌp lər /

noun

Electricity.

1. a transformer having coils with a self-impedance that is essentially constant but a mutual impedance that can be varied by moving one coil with respect to the other.

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Etymology

Origin of variocoupler

First recorded in 1920–25; vari(able) + -o- + coupler

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variocoupler

Likewise connect the other loading coil in one side of the closed, or secondary circuit between the variable .0007 mfd. condenser and the secondary coil of the loose coupler or variocoupler as shown in Fig.

From The Radio Amateur's Hand Book by A. Frederick (Archie Frederick) Collins

Don't fail to put a copper shield between the variometer and the variocoupler.

From The Radio Amateur's Hand Book by A. Frederick (Archie Frederick) Collins

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 A. Frederick (Archie Frederick) Collins

ROTOR.—The rotating coil of a variometer or a variocoupler.

From The Radio Amateur's Hand Book by A. Frederick (Archie Frederick) Collins

A Short Wave Regenerative Receiver—With One Variometer and Three Variable Condensers.—This set also includes a variocoupler and a grid coil.

From The Radio Amateur's Hand Book by A. Frederick (Archie Frederick) Collins