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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 05:11:58 -0700
>> The doorknob capacitor in the Heath is within its current ratings,
>> assuming you know how to read manufacturers data. I suspect it might
>> be within the rating in the ETO also.
>
>Current rating has nothing to do with the ETO and Heath problems.
>They get too hot and change value. The power output on 160 meters
>changes after tune-up. The micas don't do this.
>
[]  The 160m tank padders in the 77SX have high temperature drift and 
they are used above their current rating.

cheers, Phil

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