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[Amps] Using door knob caps as padders/blockers

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Subject: [Amps] Using door knob caps as padders/blockers
From: 2@mail.vcnet.com (Richard)
Date: Thu, 23 May 2002 05:07:10 -0700
>
>> Amen, Rich!
>> It is obvious that 160 meters was an after-thought with the
>> 77 series from Alpha. Also, the 77SX tank coil is the same
>> as the 77DX. (2 tubes vs one)
>> 
>> Another one for the list is the SB-1000 from Heath. A suitable
>> mica replacement is available from Ameritron for the tank
>> door knobs in this unit.
>
>The doorknob capacitor in the Heath is within its current ratings, 

[]  Does an owner of a Heath SB-1000 know the value/WV of this capacitor 
and on which band it is used as a padder?

>assuming you know how to read manufacturers data. I suspect it might 
>be within the rating in the ETO also.
>
[]  It is not being used within it's current rating.  Also, it is a 
coupling/bypass type capacitor, not a tuned-circuit type.  

> ...

-  R. L. Measures, a.k.a. Rich..., 805.386.3734,AG6K, 
www.vcnet.com/measures.  
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