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Subject: [AMPS] go figure/Murata
From: measures@vc.net (Rich Measures)
Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1999 07:32:28 -0700


>
>I used Murata 3300 PF 4 in parallel for my 8171 project, i could not
>get any RF current data on these units. Peter Dahl, RF Parts and
>surplus sales sell them. I checked the Murata web page and they are
>listed as Laser Power supply caps, they give no RF current data. 

?  should be a clue.   

>Anyway to the point i melted all 4 on 15 meters, so the current limit
>was exceeded. 

? Power supply filter caps are not designed for RF apps.  Murata makes 
both kinds.  

 > The thing that attracted me to them was the voltage
>rating, the alternative was a Jennings fixed cap that had true specs,
>but that was like buying gold nuggets.
>
?  Surplus Sales of Nebraska tends to have high prices compared to Fair 
Radio Sales.  

-  later, Igor.


Rich...

R. L. Measures, 805-386-3734, AG6K, www.vcnet.com/measures  


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