[AMPS] Re: Tuned Input for Clipperton

Peter Chadwick Peter_Chadwick@mitel.com
Fri, 12 Mar 1999 15:34:58 -0000





> >Ceramic bypass-type 
> >capacitors (includes 1000pF and 500pF,  5kV doorknob capacitors) have  
> >horrible temp. coefficients. Tuned circuits require something better.
> 
> They are often lower Q as well, which means even more heat and drift. I'd
> go for NP0 doorknobs, or mica compression trimmers - something that can
> handle 3 amps.
> 
> 73
> 
> Peter G3RZP
> 

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