Hi,

> Did the things really need precisely-tuned AC, or did they just need high
> voltage?  If the latter, I'd think just using a highly-inductive relay coil
> would do the trick (since its flyback energy could go to hundreds of volts).
> Any idea if people ever did such nasty things?

Probably.

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