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Barker & Williamson (B&W) BCL Coil Set of 4 BCL 10, BCL 20, BCL 40 & BCL 80 in Excellent Condition

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BCL
Condition:
Used
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Barker & Williamson (B&W) BCL Coil Set of 4 BCL 10, BCL 20, BCL 40 & BCL 80 in Excellent Condition

The coils in this set have a center link. All are in great shape!
 
The Barker & Williamson (B&W) BCL coil set refers to a vintage series of air-wound "Air Inductor" plug-in coils from the mid-20th century (1940s–1960s), designed for amateur radio transmitting use. These appear to be a fixed (non-variable link) type, similar in construction and purpose to the MEL series—often used in tank circuits, pi-networks, antenna couplers, or exciters for band-switching in classic ham transmitters or amplifiers.Key features of BCL coils include:
  • Air-wound tinned copper wire embedded in rigid plastic rib supports for high Q (efficiency), mechanical rigidity, and attractive appearance.
  • Plug-in ceramic bases (sometimes with banana plugs or jack bars) for quick insertion into coil sockets.
  • Conservative power ratings (typically 100–300W, suitable for moderate-power setups).
  • Band-specific designs (e.g., 10 BCL for 10 meters, 80 BCL for 80 meters), with shorter/lower-inductance coils for higher bands and longer/higher-turn for lower bands like 80m or 160m.
  • No adjustable link coil—fixed primary design for direct tank or fixed-coupling applications.
BCL coils are part of B&W's broader vintage plug-in lineup (alongside TVL/JVL/BVL/HDVL for variable-link types, MEL for similar fixed types, etc.). They were popular for homebrew or vintage gear restoration due to their sturdy build and conservative ratings.
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