[Amps] Thompson cap RF current ratings?

Steve Thompson g8gsq@qsl.net
Sun, 8 Dec 2002 11:38:55 -0000


----- Original Message -----
From: craig <craigs99@iprimus.com.au>
To: <amps@contesting.com>
Sent: 08 December 2002 09:57
Subject: [Amps] Thompson cap RF current ratings?


> I am looking for the RF current ratings for some Thompson doorknob caps. I
> have trawled the internet endlessly and have not been able to find a
> catalogue. I suspect these caps might be High Voltage caps rather than
true
> RF caps. Rough dimensions are 2 inches by 1 inch bright red skate
wheel.....
How about putting it in series with a dummy load and run, say 100W rf -
that's 1.4A rms. See how hot it gets. General question - does this work?

Steve