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Re: [TenTec] proper caps for Omni V?

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] proper caps for Omni V?
From: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson" <geraldj@storm.weather.net>
Reply-to: geraldj@storm.weather.net, Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
Date: Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:55:35 -0600
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On Tue, 2008-03-04 at 15:41 -0800, Stuart Rohre wrote:
> During the life of such a product as the Omni V, likely there were 
> changes in capacitor vendors as components are a rapidly changing supply 
> source today.   Might even be best to go thru and individually list each 
> cap, and search out the data sheets for those markings.  Most 
> manufacturers have on line catalogs today, or can cross reference their 
> older parts to current product.
> 
> The other advantage of doing close scrutiny yourself, is you can 
> evaluate if each capacitor in the original choices seems most 
> appropriate today, since capacitor designs evolve and sometimes improve 
> over time.
> 
> -Stuart
> K5KVH
> 
Is there any circuit application where a low esr and high temperature
rating electrolytic isn't better than the general purpose electrolytic?
Is there any circuit application where extra series resistance or
susceptibility to short life from a warm environment is a benefit other
than purchase price? I think not.

73, Jerry, K0CQ

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